Olausson played with certainty and calmness and was known for a good feel for the game. He represented
Sweden for the first time on February 9, 1986, against the
Soviets in
Stockholm. He has won the
Stanley Cup with the
Detroit Red Wings in
2002 and played in the Stanley Cup finals in 2003 with
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Olausson was drafted in the
1985 NHL entry draft by
Winnipeg Jets, with the 81st overall selection. During his career in
NHL he has played for Winnipeg Jets,
Edmonton Oilers,
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim,
Pittsburgh Penguins, and
Detroit Red Wings. During Elitserien playoffs in 2006, Olausson suffered a knee injury (torn ligament) in the third quarterfinal game with HV71 against
Mora IK. He was able to continue play, although sparingly, in the playoffs using a specially designed knee protection. After the season, Olausson moved back to
Karlstad and in July 2006 he signed a one-year-contract with
Färjestads BK, the same club that he played with between 1984 and 1986, before signing with the Jets. It was reported on February 27, 2007, that Olausson would have to retire due to serious illness (
primary sclerosing cholangitis). In December 2006, he reportedly underwent two surgeries, and received a liver transplant in the summer of 2007. He was named assistant coach of
HV71 of the Swedish Elite League for the 2009–10 season. == Awards ==