Otto Stenberg

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Otto Stenberg
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Born (2005-05-29) 29 May 2005 (age 19)
Stenungsund, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 St. Louis Blues
Springfield Thunderbirds  (AHL)
Frölunda HC
Malmö Redhawks
NHL draft 25th overall, 2023
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2022–present

Otto Stenberg (born 29 May 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey center for Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 25th overall by the Blues in the 2023 NHL entry draft. [1] [2] [3]

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Playing career

Stenberg played as youth within hometown club, Stenungsund HF, before moving to join Frölunda HC junior system. In the 2021–22 season, Stenberg had 35 points in 38 games for Frölunda's U20 team. [4]

He made his professional debut with Frölunda HC in the SHL during the following 2022–23 season.

In the 2023–24 season, Stenberg appeared in 31 regular-season games for Frölunda HC, collecting three goals and six points. At the conclusion of the season, on 2 May 2024, Stenberg was signed by the St. Louis Blues to a three-year, entry-level contract. [5]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Germany
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Switzerland
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Sweden

Stenberg represented Team Sweden as captain at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning a silver medal. [6]

Personal life

Stenberg's younger brothers, Ivar and Knut are both ice hockey players. [7] [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Frölunda HC J18 1281624433250
2021–22Frölunda HC J20 38161935232020
2022–23Frölunda HCJ186358555386
2022–23Frölunda HCJ2029111526220222
2022–23 Frölunda HC SHL 23123020000
2023–24Frölunda HCJ2010000—————
2023–24 Frölunda HCSHL31336810000
2023–24 BIK Karlskoga Allsv 94590125279
2024–25 Malmö Redhawks SHL253364—————
SHL totals7978151230000

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 Sweden U18 Gold medal icon.svg62020
2022 Sweden HG18 Silver medal icon.svg65490
2023 SwedenU18Silver medal icon.svg779164
2024 Sweden WJC Silver medal icon.svg75490
2025 SwedenWJC4th73582
Junior totals332222446

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References

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  2. ↑ Ellis, Steven (29 July 2022). "HLINKA GRETZKY CUP: TOP 15 2023 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS TO WATCH". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  3. ↑ Pek, Andrew (28 June 2023). "Blues make three picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ↑ Murphy, Bryan (19 August 2022). "NHL Way-Too-Early Mock Draft 2023: Connor Bedard clear-cut No. 1 pick for next year's class". Sporting News. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Blues sign Stenberg to three-year, entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (9 December 2022). "NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS TO WATCH AT 2022 WORLD JUNIOR A CHALLENGE". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  7. ↑ Wheeler, Scott (28 June 2023). "Blues draftee Otto Stenberg defined by his versatility and play-driving". The Athletic . Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  8. ↑ Jansson, Martin (7 January 2024). "Ivar Stenberg om att följa storebror Otto i JVM: "Gåshud"". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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