Linus Söderström

Linus Söderström
Born (1996-08-23) 23 August 1996
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 New York Islanders
HV71 (SHL)
NHL Draft 95th overall, 2014
New York Islanders
Playing career 2014–present

Linus Söderström (born 23 August 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently with the HV71 organization of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan from the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Söderström was contracted by Djurgårdens IF in his native Sweden, playing at the J20 SuperElit level when he was selected by the New York Islanders in the 4th round (95th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

After loan assignments in the HockeyAllsvenskan with Södertälje SK, Almtuna IS and HC Vita Hästen, Söderström left Djurgårdens IF without a senior appearance, agreeing to a one-year deal with HV71 on April 11, 2016.[2] Söderström made his SHL debut on October 1, 2016, making 30 saves on 31 shots in a game against Skellefteå AIK.[3]

On May 11, 2017, Söderström was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.[4]

Personal life

Söderström was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 7.[5]

Awards and honors

Award Year
SHL
Best GAA (1.34) 2017
Le Mat Trophy (HV71) 2017 [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Islanders select G Soderstrom and Toews". lighthousehockey.com. 2014-06-28. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Linus Soderstrom new goalkeeper in HV71". HV71. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  3. ↑ "Statistik - SHL.se". Swedish Hockey League. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  4. ↑ "Soderstrom agrees to entry-level deal". New York Islanders. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  5. ↑ "Islanders goalie prospect Linus Soderstrom plays with Aspergers and ADHD". lighthousehockey.com. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  6. ↑ "HV71 wins championship" (in Swedish). aftonbladet.se. 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2017-04-30.


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