Ludwig Persson

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Ludwig Persson
Born (2003-10-08) 8 October 2003 (age 22)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Washington Capitals
Hershey Bears  (AHL)
Frölunda HC
Jukurit
NHL draft 85th overall, 2022
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2020present

Ludwig Persson (born 8 October 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wingplaying for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Persson was drafted 85th overall, in the third round, by the Washington Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

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Playing career

Persson played as a youth and developed within Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Following his third season in the SHL, Persson was selected by the Capitals in the 2022 NHL entry draft and later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on 16 July 2022. [2]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 United States

At the 2021 World U18 Championship, Persson contributed with 2 goals and 4 points in 7 games on the bronze-winning Team Sweden. [3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 Vasta Frolunda Jr J20 71014
2019–20 Frolunda HC SHL 10000
2020–21Vasta Frolunda JrJ201759146
2020–21 Frolunda HCSHL131120
2021–22Vasta Frolunda JrJ204125366116
2021–22 Frolunda HCSHL100002
2022–23 BIK Karlskoga Allsv 4541115040002
2022–23 Frolunda HCSHL10000
2023–24 Iisalmen Peli-Karhut Mestis 481045552
2024–25 Jukurit Liiga 524121629
2024–25 Hershey Bears AHL 10110
SHL totals251122
Liiga totals524121629

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 Sweden U17 6th52242
2021 Sweden U18 Bronze medal icon.svg72240
Junior totals124482

References

  1. "Ludwig Persson player profile". National Hockey League. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. "Capitals sign Ludwig Persson". Washington Capitals. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  3. Svensson, Johan (May 17, 2024). "Avslöjar: Björklöven lånar från Växjö". Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved July 2, 2024.