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Patrik Nemeth

Patrik Geza Nemeth (born February 8, 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Fribourg-Gottéron of the National League (NL). Nemeth was selected in the second round, 41st overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL entry draft.

As a youth, Nemeth originally played within the AIK junior system. As a 15-year old, he spent one junior season with Hammarby IF in the J18 Elit in 2007–08 before returning to the ranks of AIK.

In the 2008–09 season, Nemeth showed promise as a defensive defenseman using his developing size through playing at the J18 levels, winning the J18 Allsveskan Championship. He was promoted to play 19 games with the J20 side, and just after his 17th birthday he was elevated to make his professional debut with AIK in the HockeyAllsvenskan, registering an assist against Leksands IF on February 18, 2009.

Nemeth continued his upward development in the 2009–10 season, playing the majority of the campaign with the J20 team, he formed an effective shutdown pairing with Henrik Nilsson, while also providing 20 points through 38 games. While breaking his way into the Allsvenskan, he registered 3 assists in 16 regular games, before making 3 appearances in the Elitserien Qualifiers, helping the club gain promotion to the top tier.

Impressing at each level through his physical style, Nemeth was the first Swedish and European defenseman to be selected at the 2010 NHL entry draft, selected in the second round, 41st overall, by the Dallas Stars. While also selected at the 2010 KHL Junior Draft by Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Nemeth continued to play in Sweden.

In the 2010–11 season, Nemeth played his first full professional season in the Elitserien with AIK, recording 1 goal and 7 points in 38 regular season contests with AIK. With AIK successfully progressing to the playoffs, he was scoreless in seven games.

On April 21, 2011, Nemeth was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars. While just 19-years old, Nemeth was to be loaned back to AIK by the Stars for the 2011–12 season to continue his growth. In his second full season in the top tier, he was given greater defensive responsibilities, limited offensively with just 3 assists in 46 games.

After attending the Stars' 2012 training camp, Nemeth was assigned to play the 2012–13 season with AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. He made his debut on opening night, in a 2-1 victory over the San Antonio Rampage on October 12, 2012. In his first full year in North America, Nemeth posted 1 goal and 11 assists with a + 11 through 47 games.

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