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Melvin Fernström (born 28 February 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the Örebro HK of the J20 Nationell as a prospect to their senior club in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
| Melvin Fernstrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
28 February 2006 Bålsta, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| SHL team (P) Cur. team |
Örebro HK Örebro HK (J20) | ||
| NHL draft |
93rd overall, 2024 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Playing career
editPlaying for Örebro HK's junior team in the J20 Nationell, Fernström had 31 goals in 45 games.[1] He was third in league scoring, ranking first for under-18 players.[2] Following the season, he was selected 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[3]
He made his SHL debut in the 2023-24 season for Örebro HK, playing six regular season games and three playoff games, playing alongside fellow Canucks prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson.[4]
International play
editFernström was Sweden's leading scorer at the 2023 U18s, winning a Bronze Medal.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Canucks select F Melvin Fernström 93rd overall at NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Rubino, Stefano. "2024 NHL Entry Draft: Top 10 Right Wingers". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ KIERSZENBLAT, ADAM. "Vancouver Canucks Select Melvin Fernström 93rd Overall In The 2024 NHL Entry Draft". The Hockey News. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Hall, Dave. "A glimpse into Canucks prospect Melvin Fernström's whirlwind week". Canucks Army. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Chauvancy, Alex. "Melvin Fernström — 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com