Philip Broberg

Philip Broberg (born 25 June 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect under contract to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was drafted eighth overall by the Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

Philip Broberg
Born (2001-06-25) 25 June 2001
Örebro, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Edmonton Oilers
Skellefteå AIK (SHL)
NHL Draft 8th overall, 2019
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Broberg originally played as a youth within the Örebro HK organization before moving to continue in the J20 SuperElit with AIK during the 2017–18 season. As a 17-year old, he made his professional debut in the HockeyAllsvenskan with AIK in the 2018–19 season. Showing both defensive and offensive instincts, Broberg appeared in 41 games in the regular season posting 2 goals and 9 points.

With AIK remaining in the Allsvenskan after qualification, Broberg secured a move to the top flight Swedish Hockey League, agreeing to a one-year contract with Skellefteå AIK on 17 May 2019.[3]

On 21 June 2019, Broberg was drafted 8th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers on 4 July 2019.[4] Approaching the 2019–20 season, Broberg announced he would remain in Sweden to play in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK to continue his development.[5]

Career statistics
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2020 Czech Republic
World U18 Championships
2019 Sweden

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18Örebro HKJ20 150220 —————
2017–18AIKJ20 2367136 —————
2018–19AIKJ20 82688 30110
2018–19AIKAllsv 4127914 —————
2019–20Skellefteå AIKSHL 451786 —————
SHL totals 451786 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Sweden U17 8th 5 0 0 0 4
2018 Sweden HG18 5 3 1 4 4
2019 Sweden WJC 5th 40110
2019 Sweden U18 72466
2020 Sweden WJC 7 1 0 1 4
Junior totals 28 6 6 12 18

References
  1. "Philip Broberg player profile". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  2. "Ken Holland puts himself on the hot seat as Oilers select Swedish D Philip Broberg". Edmonton Journal. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  3. "Welcome, Philip Broberg!" (in Swedish). Skellefteå AIK. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  4. "Oilers sign Philip Broberg to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  5. "Oilers' Broberg to play in SHL this season". The Sports Network. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Evan Bouchard		 Edmonton Oilers first round draft pick
2019		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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