Simon Krekula Explained

Simon Krekula
Team:HC Vita Hästen
League:Allsv
Former Teams:Skellefteå AIK
Position:Forward
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:179
Shoots:Right
Birth Date:5 February 1998
Birth Place:Stockholm, Sweden
Career Start:2015

Simon Krekula (born February 5, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with HC Vita Hästen of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).

Playing career

Krekula's career began with Skellefteå AIK where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. In 2012–13, he debuted at the under-16 level, playing six games in the J16 SM. The following season he dressed for 19 U18 games, recording six goals and twelve assists. He also competed with a regional all-star team from Västerbotten in the annual TV-pucken, an under-15 national tournament, and notched two goals and five assists over eight games. In 2014–15, Krekula moved on to the J20 SuperElit scene.

After two impressive seasons in J20, appearing in 80 games, and recording 63 points, Krekula logged his first minutes in Sweden's top-flight SHL.[1] [2] [3]

Having left Skellefteå AIK at the conclusion of his contract on 25 June 2018, Krekula agreed to an initial one-year contract with Allsvenskan club, HC Vita Hästen.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Team League GP GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15Skellefteå AIKJ202766121251126
2015–16Skellefteå AIKJ20381018284061232
2016–17Skellefteå AIKJ20251013231620000
2016–17Skellefteå AIKSHL90004
2017–18Skellefteå AIKJ201417835
2017–18Skellefteå AIKSHL351121440110
2017–18Piteå HCDiv.110000122136
2018–19HC Vita HästenAllsv3495148
SHL totals441121840110

International

Notes and References

  1. News: Krekula: "Det här har jag längtat efter länge". October 2, 2016. 29 September 2016. Norran. Swedish. Elin Ala.
  2. Web site: Simon Krekula. classic.shl.se. Swedish. October 1, 2016.
  3. Web site: Simon Krekula. skellefteaaik.se. Swedish. October 1, 2016.
  4. Web site: White horse recruits from Skelleftea . . 25 June 2018. 25 June 2018 . Swedish.