Elmer Söderblom

Elmer Söderblom (born 5 July 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Söderblom was drafted 159th overall by the Red Wings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Elmer Söderblom
Born (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight 250 lb (113 kg; 17 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 159th overall, 2019
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

During the 2019–20 season, he led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 55 points and 29 goals in 36 games.[1] Söderblom made his professional debut for Frölunda HC of the SHL during the 2019–20 season, where he appeared in 10 games while on loan.[2] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded three goals and two assists in 28 games for Frölunda.[3]

On 9 June 2022, Söderblom was signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a three-year, entry-level contract.[4] On 14 October, Söderblom scored his first career NHL goal against Jake Allen of the Montreal Canadiens in his NHL debut.[5][6] This first goal, which occurred in the 3rd period, proved to be game-winner and earned him the first star of the game.[7]

Personal life

Elmer's older brother, Arvid, is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL.[8]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 Sweden

Söderblom represented Sweden at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Frölunda HCJ20 30000 —————
2018–19Frölunda HCJ20 44981712 —————
2019–20Frölunda HCJ20 3629265510 —————
2019–20Frölunda HCSHL 100002 —————
2019–20Tingsryds AIFAllsv 50004 —————
2020–21Frölunda HCJ20 42240 —————
2020–21Frölunda HCSHL 283252 10000
2021–22Frölunda HCSHL 5221123310 93360
2022–23Detroit Red WingsNHL 215388 —————
2022–23Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL 2053810 —————
SHL totals 9024143814 103360
NHL totals 215388 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Sweden IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 1 2 3 0
2019 Sweden U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 0 1 0
2021 Sweden WJC 5th 5 2 1 3 0
Junior totals 17 4 3 7 0

References
  1. Wakiji, Dana (29 May 2020). "By the Numbers Prospects: Elmer Söderblom". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. Anderson, Rachel (26 April 2020). "Red Wings' Soderblom Getting Ready for NHL Ice". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. Bultman, Max (28 February 2022). "A Red Wings' prospect unicorn, Elmer Söderblom is outgrowing the SHL". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  4. "Red Wings sign Elmer Soderblom". Detroit Red Wings. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  5. Hogg, Dave (14 October 2022). "Soderblom scores in NHL debut, Red Wings shut out Canadiens". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  6. St. James, Helene (14 October 2022). "Elmer Söderblom scores in NHL debut as Detroit Red Wings blank Canadiens, 3-0, in opener". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  7. Rimer, Delaney (15 October 2022). "Red Wings' Elmer Söderblom Makes His Big Debut". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  8. Duff, Bob (12 February 2020). "On the Wings of Tomorrow". NHL.com. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  9. "Seven Red Wings prospects to compete at world junior championships". The Detroit News. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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