Niklas Kronwall (born January 12, 1981 in Viksjö, Järfälla) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has gained notoriety for being an open ice hitter and started his career in Järfälla HC. He is sometimes jokingly referred to as "Nik, Jr." (in reference to fellow Swede and Red Wing Nicklas Lidström). His younger brother Staffan plays for the Washington Capitals organization.
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