Elias Salomonsson

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Elias Salomonsson
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Salomonsson with the Manitoba Moose in 2025
Born (2004-08-31) 31 August 2004 (age 20)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Winnipeg Jets
Manitoba Moose  (AHL)
Skellefteå AIK
NHL draft 55th overall, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2021present

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.

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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

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Sweden
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Germany

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]

References

  1. "Jets sign defenceman Elias Salomonsson to a three-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. "Skellefteå är Svenska Mästare 2023/24!" [Skellefteå are Swedish Champions 2023/24!] (in Swedish). shl.se. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.