Leo Lööf Explained

Leo Lööf
Birth Date:2002 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Karlstad, Sweden
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:179
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:NHL
Team:St. Louis Blues
Prospect League:AHL
Prospect Team:Springfield Thunderbirds
Former Teams:Färjestad BK
Ilves
Draft:89th overall
Draft Year:2020
Draft Team:St. Louis Blues
Career Start:2020

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.

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

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

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Team League GP GPG A Pts PIM
2018–19Färjestad BKJ20111128
2019–20Färjestad BKJ20432131593
2019–20Färjestad BKSHL10000
2020–21Färjestad BKSHL90002
2020–21 Hockeyettan season2020–21Linden HockeyDiv.119312151610000
2021–22IlvesLiiga48461030100224
2022–23IlvesLiiga554121628121236
2023–24Springfield ThunderbirdsAHL5807727
SHL totals100002
Liiga totals10381826582214510

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019SwedenHG1850224
2022SwedenWJC60004
Junior totals110228

Notes and References

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