Victor Söderström (ice hockey)

Victor Söderström (born 26 February 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as a prospect for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Söderström was selected 11th overall by the Coyotes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Victor Söderström
Born (2001-02-26) 26 February 2001
Skutskär, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Arizona Coyotes
NHL Draft 11th overall, 2019
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Söderström joined Brynäs IF as a 14-year old, playing through their junior ranks before he was elevated from the J20 SuperElit and made his professional debut at the age of 17 during the 2018–19 season on 18 October 2018. He was signed to his first professional contract by Brynäs, agreeing to a two-year deal through 2020 on 8 November 2018.[2]

On 21 June 2019, Söderström was selected by the Arizona Coyotes, 11th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The Coyotes traded up from the 14th overall with an additional second round pick to obtain the selection.[3] Söderström signed a three-year, NHL entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes on 7 July 2019.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Brynäs IFJ20 163368 11010
2018–19Brynäs IFJ20 141782 20114
2018–19Brynäs IFSHL 4443722 —————
2019–20Brynäs IFSHL 355111612 —————
SHL totals 799142334 —————
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2020 Czech Republic
World U18 Championships
2019 Sweden

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Sweden U17 8th 5 1 0 1 2
2018 Sweden HG18 2 1 1 2 0
2019 Sweden U18 4 0 1 1 2
2020 Sweden WJC 7 1 5 6 6
Junior totals 18 3 7 10 10
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References
  1. "Victor Söderström player profile". eliteprospects.com. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
  2. "Victor Soderstrom signs senior contract with Brynas" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  3. "In drafting Victor Söderström, the Arizona Coyotes got their guy". arizonasports.com. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  4. "Coyotes sign Soderstrom to three-year, entry-level contract". Arizona Coyotes. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Barrett Hayton		 Arizona Coyotes first round draft pick
2019		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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