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Melvin Fernström

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Melvin Fernstrom
Born (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006 (age 18)
Bålsta, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
SHL team (P)
Cur. team
Örebro HK
Örebro HK (J20)
NHL draft 93rd overall, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2022–present

Melvin Fernström (born 28 February 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the Örebro HK of the J20 Nationell as a prospect to their senior club in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).[1] He was drafted 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[2]

Playing career[edit]

Playing for Örebro HK's junior team in the J20 Nationell, Fernstrom had 31 goals in 45 games.[3] He was third in league scoring, ranking first for under-18 players.[4]

International play[edit]

Fernström was Sweden's leading scorer at the U18s,[when?] winning a Bronze Medal.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hall, Dave. "Canucks 2024 Dev Camp day two: Melvin Fernstrom can shoot the puck; Romani, Alriksson, and more stand out". MSN. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ KIERSZENBLAT, ADAM. "Vancouver Canucks Select Melvin Fernström 93rd Overall In The 2024 NHL Entry Draft". The Hockey News. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Canucks select F Melvin Fernstrom 93rd overall at NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ^ Rubino, Stefano. "2024 NHL Entry Draft: Top 10 Right Wingers". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 3 July 2024.

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