| 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: | Djurgårdens IF (SHL) |
William Eklund (born October 12, 2002) is a Swedish ice hockey forward for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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
- 2021 NHL Draft: What Do the Experts Say About 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)