| Born: | October 12, 2002 | Draft: | 2021 Sharks 7th Overall |
| Hometown: | Haninge, Sweden | Position: | Center/Left Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Team: | San Jose Barracuda (AHL) |
William Eklund (born October 12, 2002) is a Swedish ice hockey forward currently playing for the San Jose Barracuda in the American Hockey League (AHL). Eklund is the son of retired ice hockey player Christian Eklund, who also played for Djurgården.
William Eklund Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Sharks’ Eklund Looks to Lead Sweden to World Junior Gold
- William Eklund: 2021 Draft Prospect Profile
- Sharks Find the Star They Need in William Eklund
Achievements
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medal (2019)
- SHL Rookie of the Year (2021)
- Swedish Junior Player of the Year (2021)
- NHL E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence (2021)