Axel Sandin-Pellikka

Axel Sandin-Pellikka (born 11 March 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He is considered a top prospect for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and one of the top defenseman in the draft.[1][2]

Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Born (2005-03-11) 11 March 2005
Gällivare, Sweden
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
SHL team Skellefteå AIK
NHL Draft Eligible 2023
Playing career 2022present

Playing career

Sandin-Pellikka plays for Skellefteå AIK and has played for Team Sweden in the World Juniors.[3][4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Skellefteå AIK J18 14 2 6 8 8
2021–22 Skellefteå AIK J20 14 1 2 3 6
J20 totals 14 1 2 3 6

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Sweden HG18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 0 2 2 6
2023 Sweden WJC 4th 7 0 1 1 6
Junior totals 12 0 3 3 12

References

  1. Hamrin, Jimmy. "Sweden Stock Watch: Axel Sandin Pellikka's draft stock is soaring". eprinkside. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  2. Horn, Logan. "2023 World Junior Championship: 2023 Draft Players to Watch". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  3. Bexell, Patrik. "WJC: Team Sweden preview & roster". MSN. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  4. Kennedy, Ian. "Midseason NHL Draft rankings: Connor Bedard headlines elite talent at the top". Yahoo. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
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