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Axel Sandin Pellikka

Born:Mar. 11, 2005Draft:2023 Red Wings #17 Overall
Hometown:Gällivare, SwedenPosition:Defense
Known For:Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver MedalShoots/Catches:Right
National Team:SwedenCurrent 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 Team Sweden
Axel Sandin Pellikka, Team Sweden (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

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Achievements

  • TV-Pucken Silver Medal (2021)
  • Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal (2022)

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