Simon Ryfors

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Simon Ryfors
Born (1997-08-16) August 16, 1997 (age 27)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Left wing/Centre
Shoots Left
NL team
Former teams		 HC Davos
Rögle BK
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2016–present

Simon Ryfors (born August 16, 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for HC Davos of the National League (NL).

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Playing career

Undrafted, Ryfors played in his native Sweden, within the youth program of Rögle BK. He made his professional debut with Rögle BK in Swedish Hockey League (SHL) during the 2015–16 season.

In his sixth season with the club in 2020–21, Ryfors appeared in 51 games posting 25 goals and 45 points. He led Rögle BK in goals and ranked second for points. Helping the club in the post-season reach the Championship finals, he contributed with a goal and 10 points through 14 playoff games.

On 12 May 2021, Ryfors agreed to sign a one year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL. [1]

After spending two seasons in the Lightning organization with the Syracuse Crunch, Ryfors returned to the SHL, signing with his former team, Rögle BK. [2]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2013–14 Rögle BK J18 211116276—————
2013–14Rögle BK J20 91014—————
2014–15Rögle BKJ1833142—————
2014–15Rögle BKJ2041166221661120
2015–16Rögle BKJ20351013232670332
2015–16 Rögle BK SHL 10000—————
2016–17Rögle BKJ20167172414—————
2016–17 Rögle BKSHL465496—————
2017–18 Rögle BKSHL4926810—————
2017–18 IK Oskarshamn Allsv 20220—————
2018–19 Rögle BKSHL51310134120000
2019–20 Rögle BKSHL526121855—————
2020–21 Rögle BKSHL51252045531419108
2021–22 Syracuse Crunch AHL 721124353151120
2022–23 Syracuse CrunchAHL722732593254374
SHL totals2504152931651619108

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References

  1. ↑ "Lightning sign free agent forward Simon Ryfors". Tampa Bay Lightning. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Lightning's Simon Ryfors: Signs with SHL team". CBS Sports. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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