Niklas Kronwall (full name: Niklas Kronwall; no nicknames) plays defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. Over 7 seasons, he has played 373 games, scored 33 goals, and made 141 assists. Born in Stockholm, Sweden on January 12, 1981, Kronwall stands 6-0 and weighs 192 lbs. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1st round (29th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.