Leo Lööf

Leo Lööf (born 25 April 2002) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and Ilves of the Liiga.

Leo Lööf
Born (2002-04-25) 25 April 2002
Karlstad, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 St. Louis Blues
Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)
Färjestad BK
Ilves
NHL Draft 89th overall, 2020
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2020–present

Playing career

Lööf made his professional debut during the 2019–20 season where he appeared in one game for Färjestad BK of the SHL. He was drafted in the third round, 89th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

On 28 April 2023, Lööf was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues.[2]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2022 Canada

Lööf represented Sweden at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a bronze medal.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Färjestad BK J20 11 1 1 2 8 — — — — —
2019–20 Färjestad BK J20 43 2 13 15 93 — — — — —
2019–20 Färjestad BK SHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Färjestad BK SHL 9 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2020–21 Linden Hockey Div.1 19 3 12 15 16 1 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Ilves Liiga 48 4 6 10 30 10 0 2 2 4
2022–23 Ilves Liiga 55 4 12 16 28 12 1 2 3 6
SHL totals 10 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
Liiga totals 103 8 18 26 58 22 1 4 5 10

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Sweden HG18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 0 2 2 4
2022 Sweden WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 6 0 0 0 4
Junior totals 11 0 2 2 8

References
  1. Carter, Ethan (October 12, 2020). "Blues' 2020 Draft Deep Dive: Leo Lööf". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  2. "Blues sign Loof to three-year, entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  3. Kimelman, Adam (December 8, 2021). "Sweden announces roster for 2022 World Junior Championship". NHL.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
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