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Elmer Söderblom

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Elmer Söderblom
Born (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001 (age 23)
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

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.

Playing career

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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

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

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Sweden

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

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Frölunda HC J20 3 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Frölunda HC J20 44 9 8 17 12
2019–20 Frölunda HC J20 36 29 26 55 10
2019–20 Frölunda HC SHL 10 0 0 0 2
2019–20 Tingsryds AIF Allsv 5 0 0 0 4
2020–21 Frölunda HC J20 4 2 2 4 0
2020–21 Frölunda HC SHL 28 3 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Frölunda HC SHL 52 21 12 33 10 9 3 3 6 0
2022–23 Detroit Red Wings NHL 21 5 3 8 8
2022–23 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 20 5 3 8 10
2023–24 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 61 13 16 29 8 7 1 1 2 2
SHL totals 90 24 14 38 14 10 3 3 6 0
NHL totals 21 5 3 8 8

International

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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

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  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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