Viking Gustafsson Nyberg

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-6
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Stockholm, Sweden
Prev School:
Northern, Michigan (NCAA)

2025-26: Appeared in all 38 games for the Huskies during his junior season… Gustafsson-Nyberg finished with 11 assists and led the team with a plus-18 +/-… Additionally Gustafsson-Nyberg finished second on the team with 51 total blocked shots. Signed with the Minnesota Wild (NHL) following the conclusion of the season.

2024-25: In his first season with the Huskies, Gustafsson Nyber appeared in all 39 games finishing with 11 points. While being one of the Huskies top blue liners, Gustafsson Nyberg blocked 62 total shots... Scored his first goal in a UConn uniform in a 7-1 win over Northeastern.

Transfers to UConn for his sophomore season following one season at Northern Michigan… In his first collegiate season, Gustafsson Nyberg appeared in all 34 games, and finished fourth on the team and first amongst freshman in total blocked shots with 44. Scored his first career goal on Oct.28 against Ferris State.