Melvin Fernström

Melvin Fernstrom
Born (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006 (age 18)
Bålsta, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
SHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Örebro HK
Örebro HK (J20)
NHL draft 93rd overall, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2022–present

Melvin Fernström (born 28 February 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the Örebro HK of the J20 Nationell as a prospect to their senior club in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Playing for Örebro HK's junior team in the J20 Nationell, Fernström had 31 goals in 45 games.[1] He was third in league scoring, ranking first for under-18 players.[2] Following the season, he was selected 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[3]

He made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut in the 2023–24 season for Örebro HK, playing six regular season games and three playoff games, playing alongside fellow Canucks prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson.[4]

International play

Fernström was Sweden's leading scorer at the 2023 U18s, winning a bronze medal.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 Örebro HK J20 9 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Örebro HK J20 45 31 32 63 28 8 5 5 10 0
2023–24 Örebro HK SHL 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 25
SHL totals 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 25

References

  1. ^ "Canucks select F Melvin Fernström 93rd overall at NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ Rubino, Stefano (22 May 2024). "2024 NHL Entry Draft: Top 10 Right Wingers". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. ^ KIERSZENBLAT, ADAM. "Vancouver Canucks Select Melvin Fernström 93rd Overall In The 2024 NHL Entry Draft". The Hockey News. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ^ Hall, Dave. "A glimpse into Canucks prospect Melvin Fernström's whirlwind week". Canucks Army. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ Chauvancy, Alex (2 June 2024). "Melvin Fernström — 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 9 July 2024.