Elmer Söderblom (born 5 July 2001) is a Swedish professional

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currently playing for the

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in the

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(AHL) as a prospect to the

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of the

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(NHL). Söderblom was drafted 159th overall by the Red Wings in the

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Playing career

During the 2019–20 season, he led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 55 points and 29 goals in 36 games. Söderblom made his professional debut for

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of the SHL during the 2019–20 season, where he appeared in 10 games while on loan. During the 2020–21 season, he recorded three goals and two assists in 28 games for Frölunda. On 9 June 2022, Söderblom was signed by the

to a three-year, entry-level contract. On 14 October, Söderblom scored his first career NHL goal against Jake Allen of the

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in his NHL debut. This first goal, which occurred in the 3rd period, proved to be game-winner and earned him the first star of the game.

Personal life

Elmer's older brother, Arvid, is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks.

International play

Söderblom represented

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at the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* 2001 births Living people Detroit Red Wings draft picks Detroit Red Wings players Frölunda HC players Ice hockey people from Gothenburg Grand Rapids Griffins players Swedish ice hockey right wingers Tingsryds AIF players {{Sweden-icehockey-winger-stub