Anton Frondell (born 7 May 2007) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan. He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.[1]

Anton Frondell
Born (2007-05-07) 7 May 2007 (age 17)
Trångsund, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
Allsvenskan team Djurgårdens IF
NHL draft Eligible 2025

Playing career

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Frondell made his senior-level debut at 16 years old for Djurgårdens IF in the second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan during the 2022–23 season, recording just under four minutes of time on ice in a 7–3 victory over Södertälje SK. Although he played primarily at the under-20 level that year, he appeared in nine Allsvenskan games and recorded one point, an assist.[2][3]

Frondell scored his first goal in the Allsvenskan on 21 August 2024, in a 3–2 victory over Västerås IK.[2]

International play

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Frondell captained Sweden to a bronze medal at the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he had six goals and an assist in seven games.[4]

Frondell competed in the 2024 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament as a 16-year-old, leading Sweden in goals and beating Team USA for first place in the event.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Wheeler, Scott. "2025 NHL Draft top 28 prospects ranking: James Hagens leads Scott Wheeler's early list". The Athletic. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Karlsson, Måns (21 August 2024). "Supertalangen gjorde första seniormålet". Hockeysverige (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. ^ Ros, Tomas; Valdés Bahri, Emilio (29 December 2023). "16-årig supertalang debuterar i Djurgården". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  4. ^ Spiker, Brianne (16 November 2023). "Craig's List: US NTDP's Hagens emerges as potential No. 1 in 2025 NHL Draft". The Sports Network. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Meet Anton Frondell, The Rising Swedish Star Who Could Be Among The Top Picks In The 2025 NHL Draft". FloHockey. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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