Zion Nybeck

Zion Nybeck (born 12 May 2002) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for AIK of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). Nybeck was drafted in the fourth round, 115th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Zion Nybeck
Born (2002-05-12) 12 May 2002
Alvesta, Sweden
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Left
Allsv team
Former teams
AIK
HV71
NHL Draft 115th overall, 2020
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2019present

Playing career

Nybeck made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut with HV71 during the 2019–20 season.[2]

After helping HV71 return to the SHL after one season in the HockeyAllsvenskan in 2021–22, Nybeck left HV71 to remain in the Allsvenskan in signing a one-year contract with AIK on 9 May 2022.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19HV71J20 351726430 31010
2019–20HV71J20 4227396628
2019–20HV71SHL 151010
2020–21HV71SHL 391676
2020–21HV71J20 45384
2020–21Almtuna ISAllsv 33250
2021–22HV71Allsv 2238112 50110
2021–22HV71J20 42240
SHL totals 542686
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 Sweden

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Sweden U17 5th 6 3 0 3 0
2019 Sweden U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 2 3 5 2
2021 Sweden WJC 5th 5 0 1 1 0
Junior totals 18 5 4 9 2

References

  1. "2020 NHL Draft: Pick-by-Pick". National Hockey League. October 8, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  2. "Zion Nybeck - SHL.se". Swedish Hockey League. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  3. "AIK Hockey recruits Zion Nybeck" (in Swedish). AIK Hockey. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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