Simon Robertsson

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Simon Robertsson
Born (2003-02-05) 5 February 2003 (age 21)
Piteå, 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
St. Louis Blues
Springfield Thunderbirds  (AHL)
Skellefteå AIK
NHL draft 71st overall, 2021
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2020present

Bert Erik Simon Robertsson (born February 5, 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing with the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Robertsson was drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with the 71st overall pick, after the Blues traded up to select him. [1]

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Playing career

In the 2023–24 SHL season, his fifth in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), Robertsson contributed Skellefteå AIK claiming the Swedish Championship, helping the team to their first title since 2014. On 1 May, 2024, Robertsson was signed by draft club, the St. Louis Blues, to a three-year, entry-level contract. [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

Robertsson represented Sweden at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships and recorded three goals and one assist in seven games and won a bronze medal.

Personal life

Robertsson is the son of the former ice hockey player Bert Robertsson.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Skellefteå AIK J20 41124
2019–20Skellefteå AIKJ204113173036
2019–20 Skellefteå AIK SHL 81010
2020–21Skellefteå AIKJ20159112014
2020–21 Skellefteå AIKSHL221120
2020–21 Piteå HC Div. 1 72132950332
2021–22Skellefteå AIKJ2021149232820114
2021–22 Skellefteå AIKSHL485162060110
2022–23Skellefteå AIKJ2021232
2022–23 Skellefteå AIKSHL16527081012
2022–23Piteå HCDiv. 110110
2022–23 Västerås IK Allsv 15437671232
2023–24 Skellefteå AIKSHL27224121511228
2023–24 Brynäs IF Allsv12639231122
SHL totals12114620322922430

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 Sweden U18 Bronze medal icon.svg73146
2023 Sweden WJC 4th71120
Junior totals144266

Awards and honors

AwardYear
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (Skellefteå AIK) 2024 [3]

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References

  1. "Blues select four players at 2021 NHL Draft". St. Louis Blues. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. "Blues sign Robertsson to entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. "Skellefteå är Svenska Mästare 2023/24!" [Skellefteå are Swedish Champions 2023/24!] (in Swedish). shl.se. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.