About Michael Brandsegg-Nygård

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (born 5 October 2005) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 15th overall by the Red Wings in the 2024 NHL entry draft, becoming the first Norwegian ever selected in the first round.

Early life
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård was born and raised in Oslo, Norway, where his father Kjell Richard Nygård played for Vålerenga of EliteHockey Ligaen. His father also played for Norway's national team. Brandsegg-Nygård is close friends with Stian Solberg, with whom he played as a youth in Vålerenga's system. After Brandsegg-Nygård, Solberg was selected by the Anaheim Ducks to become the second-ever Norwegian first-round draft choice.