Sam Marklund (born January 4, 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently under contract with GKS Katowice in the Polska Hokej Liga. Marklund previously played for AIK of the Hockeyallsvenskan (Allsv).

Sam Marklund
Born (1993-01-04) January 4, 1993 (age 31)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
Polska Hokej Liga team
Former teams
GKS Katowice
Skellefteå AIK
Växjö Lakers
AIK IF
Guildford Flames
Playing career 2012–present

Playing career

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Marklund made his Elitserien debut playing with Skellefteå AIK during the 2011–12 Elitserien season.[1] After a productive season in the HockeyAllsvenskan with Timrå IK in the 2015–16 season, Marklund secured a two-year SHL contract with the Växjö Lakers on April 27, 2016.[2]

In 2017, Marklund joined Modo Hockey in the second tier Hockeyallsvenskan for the 2017–18 season.[3] In 2018, Marklund joined AIK.[4]

After spells at AIK IF and VIK Västerås HK, Marklund joined UK EIHL side Guildford Flames for the 2022–23 season.[5]

Marklund then moved GKS Katowice ahead of the 2023–24 season.

References

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  1. ^ "2011–12 Skellefteå AIK player statistics". Eliteprospects.com. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  2. ^ "Lakers welcome Sam Marklund" (in Swedish). Växjö Lakers. April 27, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sam Marklund klar för MODO Hockey". modohockey.se (in Swedish). Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "Poängstark duo förstärker AIK Hockey". aikhockey.se (in Swedish). Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Club - Marklund and Eriksson Added to Roster".
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