Last season, defenseman Oscar Björkander was a rock steady addition to the Missoula Maulers hockey team in the AWHL. Following in Bjorklander’s footsteps, Växjö product Viktor Steenson has committed to playing for the Maulers in the 2012-2013 season.
The Mauler's Sell out almost all home games
Steenson has played his entire junior carrer för Växjö Lakers – with this past season played in J20 Superelit, the highest level of junior hockey in Sweden. Viktor is a big strong forward with great speed and who does not shy away from physical play. His style of hockey will fit in nicely with the Missoula Maulers
The Maulers are coached by Marcus Baxter. The past season, Missoula was the runner up for the AWHL championship and qualified for the Tier III National Tournament.
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Another young Swedish hockey player has decided to move to North America in order to pursue his dream. Christian Axelsson, a 19 year old center from Vita Hästen is moving to Montana to play for the Helena Bighorns of the America West Hockey League.
Axelsson produced well over a point per game this season in J20 Elit, and has experience from playing Division 1 hockey. He is a well rounded strong two-way center, who is excited to move to the US to get the attention of college scouts.
Christian Axelsson will spend next year in the AWHL
Helena Bighorns are coached by Scott Cunningham, and the president of the organization is Mike Butters. Butters used to serve as an NHL scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Cunningham and Butters have a strong reputation of putting quality teams on the ice. Helena won the AWHL this season, and are looking to have another strong season in 2012-2013.
Helena Bighorns
In 2011 Helena Bighorns won the USA Hockey Tier III National Championships.
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- Fredrik Johansson (picture property of Lillehammer Hockey)
SHC-client, Fredrik Johansson has signed with the Arizona Redhawks of the WSHL. Fredrik is a goaltender and has spent the majority of his career in Norway for Lillehammer. The past two seasons he backed up in the GET-Ligan and and saw additional playing time on the Division 1 team. Fredrik is a hybrid goalie with an impressive frame and is in top physical shape. The Redhawks are coached by Rob Powell and comes off a strong season which ended with a playoff loss against the Fresno Monsters.
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Anton Lindstrom
SHC-client, Anton Lindstrom has signed with the New Hampshire Monarchs of the Eastern Jr League. Lindstrom is a 93 born power forward who played J20 Superelit hockey for Rögle this past season. Anton’s compete level is excellent and he helped his team to a Bronze medal in the Swedish J20 Playoffs. Also a great student, Anton is looking to take the NCAA route when done with Juniors. The Monarchs is one of the absolute best programs for advancing players to the NCAA and are coached by Ryan Frew.
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SHC-client, Oliver Eklund has signed a contract with the Texas Jr Brahmas of the WSHL. The 94-born netminder will pack his bags and head to Dallas to follow the footsteps of former Swedish netminders and SHC-clients, Anton Olsson and Joakim Moritz. Oliver played for Almtuna Juniors in Sweden and is a solid goalie with a huge upside and plays a patient butterfly style. He will challenge for the starting job right away despite his young age and is looking to do whatever it takes to reach the next levels of his career.
- Oliver Eklund
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SHC-client, Jack Norling has signed with the Texas Jr Brahmas of the WSHL. Jack is a hard hitting defenseman with good skating abilities. He played for Sollentuna Juniors in Stockholm and will become the 3rd player from Scandinavian Hockey Consulting to suit up for Head Coach Jeremy Law and the Jr Brahmas. The Texas Jr Brahmas enjoyed a good season and made the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Jack will add a physical prescense on the blueline and will make sure the Jr Brahmas remain a contender in the WSHL.
- Jack Norling
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SHC-client, Marcus Born has committed to play for the Valley Jr. Warriors. Born has a background of playing against men in Sweden, and has spent several years at the Junior level. Marcus’ goal is to play NCAA Hockey – and by playing for the Warriors in the EJHL he will get the perfect exposure to reach his goals.
Valley Jr. Warriors will have another Swedish Goalie this season
For the second consecutive year, Marcus Born will join some of SHC’s NCAA DI goaltenders (Mathias Dahlström, and Fredrik Melander) at Kelly Gee’s Goaltending Camp in Chicago, IL this summer. Kelly has an excellent track record of helping young goaltenders, and SHC are extremely pleased to be able to have an affiliation with Kage Sports and the Midwest Goalie School.
Marcus Born, Kelly Gee, Fredrik Melander, and Mathias Dahlstrom in Chicago 2011.
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Josef Nilsson (picture property of lhc.eu)
SHC-client, Josef Nilsson has signed with the Northern Cyclones of the AJHL. Josef is a high end goaltender born in 94. This past season he was the starter for Linköping J18 AAA who reached the Quarterfinals in the Swedish playoffs. Josef is also a great student who will graduate from high school this summer which is a year earlier compared to his peers. The Cyclones is one of the top teams in the AJHL and has shipped numerous players to the NCAA.
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SHC-client, Joakim Westberg from Huddinge IK J20 Superelit has committed to NCAA Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Westberg put up 6 points in 32 games for Huddinge and plays center. Westberg has a strong academic record and will enter his stay at Concordia with Sophmore status. The Cobbers are coached by Chris Howe and compete in the MIAC.
Congratulations to Joakim and his family!
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Eric Eriksson (picture property of the New England Huskies)
SHC-client, Eric Eriksson of the New England Huskies has committed to Elmira College located in Elmira, New York. The Soaring Eagles is one of the best NCAA D3 programs and are coached by Aaron Saul. Eriksson skated in 36 games for the Huskies this season, scoring 2 goals and 4 assists combined with 20 penalty minutes. Congratulations to Eric and his family for his recent commitment to Elmira College!
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