Elmer Söderblom

Elmer Söderblom (born 5 July 2001) is a Swedish ice hockey winger currently playing for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Söderblom was drafted 159th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Elmer Söderblom
Born (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Left
SHL team Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 159th overall, 2019
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2019present

Playing career

During the 2019–20 season, he led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 55 points and 29 goals in 36 games.[1] Söderblom made his professional debut for Frölunda HC of the SHL during the 2019–20 season, where he appeared in 10 games while on loan.[2]

Personal life

Elmer's older brother Arvid is a goaltender for Skellefteå AIK of the SHL.[3]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
2019 Sweden

Söderblom represented Sweden at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Frölunda HCJ20 30000
2018–19Frölunda HCJ20 44981712
2019–20Frölunda HCJ20 3629265510
2019–20Frölunda HCSHL 100002
2019–20Tingsryds AIFAllsv 50004
SHL totals 100002

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Sweden IH18 5 1 2 3 0
2019 Sweden U18 7 1 0 1 0
2021 Sweden WJC 5th 5 2 1 3 0
Junior totals 17 4 3 7 0

References

  1. Wakiji, Dana (29 May 2020). "By the Numbers Prospects: Elmer Söderblom". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. Anderson, Rachel (26 April 2020). "Red Wings' Soderblom Getting Ready for NHL Ice". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. Duff, Bob (12 February 2020). "On the Wings of Tomorrow". NHL.com. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  4. "Seven Red Wings prospects to compete at world junior championships". The Detroit News. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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