Rasmus Sandin has been chosen to represent the North Division in this year’s upcoming AHL All-Star Classic, taking place in Ontario, CA Jan. 26 – 27.
Sandin started the season off with the Maple Leafs, suiting up for six games before being sent down to the Marlies. Since then, he has recorded two goals and 10 assists in 19 games.
The 19-year-old also took part in this year’s World Junior Championship, where he was named best defenseman of the tournament, as well as named to the Media All-Star Team. He tallied a total of three goals and seven assists.
Congratulations arena order for Rasmus Sandin, Hugo Alenfelt, and Linus Öberg on winning bronze at this year’s World Junior Championship in Czech Republic.
After losing to Russia in the semi-finals, Tre Kronor faced off against Finland to battle for the bronze, in which the Swedes took home the medal after a 3-2 victory.
Öberg recorded two goals throughout the tournament, including the game-winner in the bronze medal game.
Sandin, who served as an assistant captain, tallied three goals and seven assists, and was awarded best defenseman of the tournament, as well as named to the Media All-Star team.
Alnefelt ended the tournament with a 2.12 GAA and .920 SVS%.
Antero was selected to the Allstar team in the 2006 olympics, when Finland went to the final vs Sweden. He was also the MVP of the tournament and has two finnish championship wins in 2000 and 2001. In 2005 he was selected the MVP of the Calder Cup when he helped Phantoms to win the cup.
After his retirement, Antero scouted for the Flyers for a time before he became GM of TPS Turku. He’s been serving as a GM for last 5 seasons.
With Antero onboard we can provide both current (and future) clients a bigger expertise in the Finnish market, as well as big knowledge from a former world class goalie.
Three players are representing Team Sweden from Playmaker during the world juniors this year.
Goalie Hugo Alnefelt, a HV71 player who was drafted by the Lightnings this year and had a phenomenal start of the year. He is 2001 born, with a save percentage of 92,0 in SHL and 96,4 in his two games for the national team.
Defenseman Rasmus Sandin, a first rounder for the Maple Leafs in 2018 NHL draft, who has already dressed up in 6 NHL games this season. He has 2 points in those 6 games and also 12 points in 19 AHL games. He will serve as one of the captains of the team.
Forward/center Linus Öberg, a Vänersborg native, who has never represented Sweden in international games. He has been a big factor in his SHL team Örebro, and has been a great two way player.
Johan Alcén played his first game for Brynäs IF in 2005. Now, in 2019, he’s suited up for his 400th game with the club. Hear the Sandviken native reflect on his time with the team over the years:
