Daniel Fernholm (born December 20, 1983) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenseman. He last played for DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Fernholm was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 4th round (101st overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Fernholm was drafted in the 4th round, 101st overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. After beginning his career with DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF in 2004, he spent the 2005âÂÂ06 season in the United States, playing with the Penguins affiliates, the Wheeling Nailers and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He appeared in nine playoff games for the Nailers of the ECHL, recording a goal and three assists before returning to his native Sweden.
Ferholm spent two seasons abroad in the Kontinental Hockey League with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, Dinamo Minsk and Atlant Moscow Oblast before signing a one-year contract with HIFK in the Finnish SM-liiga.
On July 21, 2014, Fernholm returned to DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF on a two-year deal starting in the 2014âÂÂ15 season.