Goalie Samuel Ersson recently took a stroll with HockeyNews, expressing his thoughts before starting in net for Sweden in their game against Czech Republic this past Friday.
”Of course it’s really fun. It’s hard competition and it’s nice to get confidence right away and be able to go in and set the tone, ”said Ersson.
Sweden lost 5-1.
Emil Larsson has officially recorded his first point with Tre Kronor, assisting Jakob Lilja’s goal in Sweden’s 3-2 win against the Czech Republic this past Thursday.
Game Highlights: Dream Start for Tre Kronor in Karjala Tournament
Larsson’s assist can be seen at 00:08.
Youngsters Zion Nybeck, Theo Nordlund and Emil Andrae walked way from the U17 World Hockey Challenge with bronze medals around their necks, as Sweden took third place in the tournament after a 4-3 shootout victory against Canada Red yesterday.
In the six games played, Nybeck scored three goals and Andrae recorded three assists. Although Nordlund didn’t rack up any points, the defenseman did score a goal in Sweden’s pre-tournament game against Czech Republic and impressed with his transitional offensive skills.
As Sweden took home bronze, Russia won gold and Finland captured silver.
Emil Larsson has been chosen to Sweden’s roster for the upcoming Karjala Cup, taking place Nov. 8-11 in Prague and Helsinki.
Head coach Rikard Grönborg announced the roster to the media during a press conference earlier today. This will be Larsson’s first time throwing on the Tre Kronor jersey.
The other countries taking part in the tournament include Russia, Finland, and Czech Republic.
For more tournament details: Kronors trupp till Karjala Tournament
Photo: SIMON ELIASSON / BILDBYRÅN
Rasmus Sandin made his AHL debut with the Toronto Marlies last night, scoring his first goal of the season in their 4-1 victory over the Syracuse Crunch.
This makes Sandin the first player born in the 2000s to play and score, not just for the Marlies, but in the entire AHL. In addition, he played 18 shifts, drew two penalties, and was third on the Marlies defense in Corsi percentage.
Sandin’s goal: (0:19)
Photo: Instagram / @torontomarlies
Axel Jonsson Fjällby scored his first AHL goal in the Hershey Bears 3-2 victory against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this past Wednesday.
