Career
He played in Sweden from 1962 to 1974 (Leksands IF 1962-1965. 1967-1969, Djurgårdens IF Hockey 1965-1967, and Västra Frölunda IF 1969-1974). And in North America for the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA and National Hockey League from 1974-1980.
He was the first non-North American born and raised captain in the National Hockey League, wearing the "C" for the Winnipeg Jets during their first season in the National Hockey League. On the Jets he was nicknamed "The Professor" and "The Little General." He captained the Swedish National Team at the 1976 Canada Cup.
Sjöberg was working as a scout for the New York Rangers when he died of cancer in 1987. To honour him the Rangers each year gives out the Lars-Erik Sjöberg Award to the best rookie in the training camp.