Elias Salomonsson Explained

Elias Salomonsson
Birth Date:31 August 2004
Birth Place:Skellefteå, Sweden
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:185
Shoots:Right
League:NHL
Team:Winnipeg Jets
Prospect League:AHL
Prospect Team:Manitoba Moose
Former Teams:Skellefteå AIK
Draft:55th overall
Draft Year:2022
Draft Team:Winnipeg Jets
Career Start:2021

Elias Salomonsson (born 31 August 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Salomonsson was selected by the Jets in the second round, 55th pick overall, of the 2022 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Salomonsson played as a youth and made his professional debut within Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Following his selection at the 2022 NHL entry draft, Salomonsson was signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract on 16 July 2022.[1]

International play

Salomonsson represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Awards and honors

AwardYear
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (Skellefteå AIK)2024[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jets sign defenceman Elias Salomonsson to a three-year contract . . 16 July 2022 . 16 July 2022 .
  2. Web site: Skellefteå är Svenska Mästare 2023/24! . Skellefteå are Swedish Champions 2023/24! . shl.se . 29 April 2024 . 30 April 2024 . Swedish.