Alfredsson happy to be a hockey dad as he’s inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame
COPENHAGEN — Hours before his Swedish countrymen were set to play for their second straight world championship, Daniel Alfredsson reflected on how his life has changed now that he has become a hockey dad. Alfredsson headlined the group of eight 2018 inductees to the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame on the final day of competition in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“You’re never going to get the highs of playing in a world championship or especially the world championship final again,” he said. “But I’m happy where I’m at.”
For the last year, Alfredsson been away from the NHL, but not far from the rink.
“Three of my sons play for the same organization,” he said. “I coached two of the teams.