Hugo Alnefelt

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Hugo Alnefelt
Born (2001-06-04) 4 June 2001 (age 23)
Danderyd, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
SHL team
Former teams		 HV71
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL draft 71st overall, 2019
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2019–present

Hugo Alnefelt (born 4 June 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Alnefelt was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft with the 71st overall selection, and appeared in one game with the Lightning.

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Playing career

Alnefelt was drafted in the third round, 71st overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. This pick was initially acquired from the Vancouver Canucks as a part of the J. T. Miller trade. On 1 May 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Alnefelt to a three-year, entry-level contract. [1]

With both of the Lightning’s regular goalies, starter Andrei Vasilevskiy and backup Brian Elliott out sick due to Covid, the Lightning recalled Alnefelt and fellow goalie Maxime Lagacé from Syracuse on 27 December 2021. [2] Lagacé, with prior NHL experience, played for the Lightning the next day against the Montreal Canadiens in a 5–4 overtime Lightning win. [3] Lagacé started again on 30 December against the Florida Panthers, but was pulled after the second period, letting in 6 goals on 27 shots. Alnefelt made his NHL debut, playing the third period in relief. Alnefelt allowed 3 goals on 10 shots, as the Lightning lost 9–3. [4] Following the game, RotoWire Staff analyzed Alnefelt as “a decent prospect, but he clearly needs more development time in the AHL.” [5]

Alnefelt was named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending 29 January 2023 after posting a 0.50 goals-against average and a .988 save percentage, including recording a 51-save shutout against the Providence Bruins on 29 January 2023.

Following three seasons within the Lightning organization and as an impending restricted free agent, Alnefelt opted to return to his native Sweden in signing a three-year contract with original club, HV71 of the SHL, on 11 June 2024. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2017–18 HV71 J20 4——————3.54.870————————
2018–19HV71J2024141001,4356212.59.9053121941003.09.894
2019–20HV71J2043102441202.95.903————————
2019–20 HV71 SHL 188541,0504502.57.905————————
2020–21 HV71SHL2251601,2326503.16.904————————
2021–22 Syracuse Crunch AHL 2310741,2786703.14.88210050000.001.000
2021–22 Orlando Solar Bears ECHL 202085503.51.886————————
2021–22 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 100020309.00.700————————
2022–23 Syracuse CrunchAHL33171221,8208432.77.90410134101.73.900
2023–24 Syracuse CrunchAHL3014841,6547622.76.893————————
SHL totals40132142,28211002.89.904————————
NHL totals100020309.00.700————————
Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Czech Republic
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Sweden

International

YearTeamEventResultGPWLOTMINGASOGAASV%
2018 Sweden IH18 Silver medal icon.svg3210180712.33.922
2019 Sweden U18 Gold medal icon.svg54103051412.75.921
2020 Sweden WJC Bronze medal icon.svg65103681312.12.924
2021 SwedenWJC5th4220203812.36.902
Junior totals1813501,0564242.38.921

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References

  1. ↑ "Lightning sign goaltender Hugo Alnefelt to entry level contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Lightning recall G Maxime Lagace, G Hugo Alnefelt and D Sean Day". NHL. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Palat scores in OT, Lightning rally past Habs in NHL return". ESPN. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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  5. ↑ "Lightning's Hugo Alnefelt: Debuts in relief". CBS Sports. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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