Frederik Andersen: one very unusual hockey career

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsWith the trade and signing of Frederik Andersen as the new Leafs' starting goaltender, it's time for Leaf fans to get to know his history.

It all started in Herning

Andersen was born in Herning, Denmark, and he will turn 27 just before this season gets underway. Like most Danish players of note, he played in Sweden before moving to the NHL, but he began his career in his home town playing for Herning IK, where he was on the roster of the youth teams from the age of 15.

The club is the Andersen family business. Frederik's father Ernst Andersen was also a goalie and played for the men's team from the mid-eighties through to 2002. Younger brother Sebastian…