Simon Holmström

Simon Holmström (born 24 May 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger who currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract as a prospect to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was selected 23rd overall by the Islanders in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Simon Holmström
Born (2001-05-24) 24 May 2001
Tranås, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New York Islanders
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)
HV71
NHL Draft 23rd overall, 2019
New York Islanders
Playing career 2017–present

Playing career

Holmström first played as a youth in Sweden with hometown club, Tranås AIF, at the under-16 level. While playing beyond his age group through his youth, he was signed to continue his development with the junior teams of HV71 in 2015.

He made his professional debut with HV71 during the 2017–18 season, finishing scoreless in a single appearance.

In the following 2018–19 season, Holmström scored 7 goals and 20 points in just 21 games with HV71 of the J20 SuperElit. He also split the year in featuring in games for HV71's J18 team and their SHL team. Holmstrom added 3 points in 3 J20 playoff games.

Entering the NHL Central Scouting rankings as late first round pick, Holmström's projection rang true as he was selected at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, 23rd overall, by the New York Islanders on 21 June 2019. After attending development camp he was later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on 15 July 2019.[2]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
2019 Sweden

Holmström made his junior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships in his native Sweden. As the host team, Holmström contributed with 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 7 games. He registered a goal in the Gold Medal game against Russia to help Sweden capture the championship, their first at the U18 level.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18HV71J20 281119306 61782
2017–18HV71SHL 10000 —————
2018–19HV71J20 217132010 31232
2018–19HV71SHL 10000 —————
2019–20Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL 4687156 —————
SHL totals 20000 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Sweden U18 7 3 3 6 0
Junior totals 7 3 3 6 0

References
  1. "Simon Holmström at eliteprospects.com".
  2. "Holmstrom agrees to three-year, entry-level contract". New York Islanders. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Noah Dobson		 New York Islanders first round pick
2019		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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