Elias Salomonsson (born 31 August 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Salomonsson was selected by the Jets in the second round, 55th pick overall, of the 2022 NHL entry draft.
| Elias Salomonsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
31 August 2004 Skellefteå, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Winnipeg Jets Manitoba Moose (AHL) Skellefteå AIK | ||
| NHL draft |
55th overall, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Playing career
editSalomonsson played as a youth and made his professional debut within Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Following his selection at the 2022 NHL entry draft, Salomonsson was signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract on 16 July 2022.[1]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2024 Sweden | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
 |
2022 Germany | |
Salomonsson represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.
Awards and honors
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| SHL | ||
| Le Mat Trophy (Skellefteå AIK) | 2024 | [2] |
References
edit- ^ "Jets sign defenceman Elias Salomonsson to a three-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Skellefteå är Svenska Mästare 2023/24!" [Skellefteå are Swedish Champions 2023/24!] (in Swedish). shl.se. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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