Hardy Häman Aktell (born July 4, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Häman Aktell was drafted 108th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators.

Hardy Häman Aktell
Häman Aktell holding the Calder Cup in 2024
Born (1998-07-04) July 4, 1998 (age 26)
Kåge, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Washington Capitals
Hershey Bears (AHL)
Växjö Lakers
NHL draft 108th overall, 2016
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

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Following the 2022–23 season, helping Växjö Lakers to claim their second Le Mat Trophy in three years,[1] Häman Aktell as an unsigned free agent from the Nashville Predators was signed to a one-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on April 27, 2023.[2] He made his NHL debut on October 21, 2023. On June 24, 2024, he won the Calder Cup with Washington’s farm team, the Hershey Bears.[3]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Skellefteå AIK J20 2 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Skellefteå AIK J20 3 1 2 3 6
2017–18 Skellefteå AIK J20 14 2 2 4 29 3 1 1 2 0
2018–19 IF Björklöven Allsv 34 1 5 6 28
2018–19 Vännäs HC Div.1 2 0 1 1 2
2019–20 IF Björklöven Allsv 45 6 10 16 22 2 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Växjö Lakers SHL 50 3 8 11 12 14 2 1 3 2
2021–22 Växjö Lakers SHL 50 5 11 16 47 1 0 4 4 0
2022–23 Växjö Lakers SHL 51 9 27 36 22 18 3 4 7 10
2023–24 Hershey Bears AHL 55 2 9 11 33 17 5 4 9 14
2023–24 Washington Capitals NHL 6 0 1 1 2
SHL totals 151 17 46 63 141 33 5 9 14 12
NHL totals 6 0 1 1 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year
SHL
Le Mat Trophy champion 2021, 2023 [4][5]
AHL
Calder Cup 2024 [6]

References

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  1. ^ Silber, Sammi (April 26, 2023). "Report: Capitals Frontrunners To Sign Standout SHL Defenseman Häman Aktell". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Capitals Sign Hardy Häman Aktell". NHL.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Hardy Haman Aktell Makes NHL Debut with Capitals". hersheybears.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Vaxjo go 3-for-3 in SHL finals". International Ice Hockey Federation. May 13, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  5. ^ Knekta, Jonathan; Ros, Tomas; Abrahamsson, Hans (April 24, 2023). "Växjö Lakers svenska mästare i ishockey". aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "New faces spark Bears to latest Calder Cup championship". American Hockey League. June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
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