Born: | Mar. 11, 2005 | Draft: | 2023 Red Wings #17 Overall |
Hometown: | Gällivare, Sweden | Position: | Defense |
Known For: | Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Right |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Skellefteå AIK (Swedish Hockey League) |
Axel Sandin Pellikka (born Mar. 11, 2005) is a Swedish ice hockey defenseman currently playing with Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Since 2019, Sandin Pellikka has worked through the Skellefteå AIK junior program, starting at the U16 level before moving onto the J18 and J20 teams. He made his SHL debut during the 2022 season and was a first-round selection (17th overall) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings.
Axel Sandin Pellikka Statistics
Deeper Dive
- 2023 World Junior Championship: 2023 Draft Players to Watch
- 2023 World Junior Championship Team Sweden Final Roster
- NHL Draft Rankings: Horn’s Top 32 for December
- 3 Canucks Prospects to Watch at 2023 World Juniors
Achievements
- TV-Pucken Silver Medal (2021)
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal (2022)