Lucas Pettersson

Lucas Pettersson (born 17 April 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey center for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He is considered a top Swedish prospect for the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Lucas Pettersson
Born (2006-04-17) 17 April 2006
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
SHL team Modo Hockey
NHL draft Eligible 2024
Playing career 2023present

Playing career

A product of the Modo Hockey system, Pettersson made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut in November 2023, and signed a contract extension through 2027 on 8 December.[1] In 44 games at the J20 Nationell level in 2023–24, he recorded 27 goals and 54 points. He also appeared in five games at the SHL level.[2] Described as a defensive-minded, dual threat passer and shooter with a good snapshot, Pettersson was projected as a late first or early second round pick entering the 2024 NHL entry draft.[3][4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 Modo Hockey J20 29514196
2023–24 MoDo Hockey J20 4427305740
2023–24 Modo Hockey SHL 50000
SHL totals 50000

International

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
2024 Finland
Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2022 Sweden U17 5th 62242
2023 Sweden HG18 5th 42240
2023 Sweden WJAC 4th 63582
2024 Sweden U18 735810
Junior totals 2310142414

References

  1. Sjoberg, Henrik (8 December 2023). "Modo säkrar upp nya talangen från Örnsköldsvik". hockeynews.se (in Swedish). HockeyNews. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. Chauvancy, Alex (25 April 2024). "Lucas Pettersson — 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. Ferrari, Tony (18 December 2023). "Ferrari's 2024 Draft Rankings: Mid-Season Top 50". The Hockey News. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. Bukala, Jason (28 March 2024). "Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 50 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft". sportsnet.ca. Sportsnet. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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