Simon Ryfors Explained

Simon Ryfors
Birth Date:16 August 1997
Birth Place:Stockholm, Sweden
League:SHL
Position:Left wing/Centre
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:181
Shoots:Left
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2016

Simon Ryfors (born August 16, 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career

Undrafted, Ryfors played in his native Sweden, within the youth program of Rögle BK. He made his professional debut with Rögle BK in Swedish Hockey League (SHL) during the 2015–16 season.

In his sixth season with the club in 2020–21, Ryfors appeared in 51 games posting 25 goals and 45 points. He led Rögle BK in goals and ranked second for points. Helping the club in the post-season reach the Championship finals, he contributed with a goal and 10 points through 14 playoff games.

On 12 May 2021, Ryfors agreed to sign a one year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL.[1]

After spending two seasons in the Lightning organization with the Syracuse Crunch, Ryfors returned to the SHL, signing with his former team, Rögle BK.[2]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2013–14Rögle BKJ18211116276
2013–14Rögle BKJ2091014
2014–15Rögle BKJ1833142
2014–15Rögle BKJ2041166221661120
2015–16Rögle BKJ20351013232670332
2015–16Rögle BKSHL10000
2016–17Rögle BKJ20167172414
2016–17Rögle BKSHL465496
2017–18Rögle BKSHL4926810
2017–18IK OskarshamnAllsv20220
2018–19Rögle BKSHL51310134120000
2019–20Rögle BKSHL526121855
2020–21Rögle BKSHL51252045531419108
2021–22Syracuse CrunchAHL721124353151120
2022–23Syracuse CrunchAHL722732 5932543 74
SHL totals2504152931651619108

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lightning sign free agent forward Simon Ryfors . . 12 May 2021 . 12 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Lightning's Simon Ryfors: Signs with SHL team . . 9 May 2023 . 9 May 2023.