Malte Strömwall (born 24 August 1994) is a Swedish professional

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forward who is currently playing for

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in the

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(SHL).

Playing career

Undrafted, Strömwall played in the 2015–16 season with

AIK IF Allmänna Idrottsklubben Ishockeyförening (abbreviated ''AIK IF'', also known as ''AIK Hockey'', often abbreviated ''AIK'' in hockey subjects), is the ice hockey department of sports club AIK based in Stockholm, Sweden. Since 2014, AIK's men's ...

of the Swedish second tier,

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. In recording 42 points in 49 games, he was signed as a free agent to a two-year entry-level contract with the

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on 17 April 2016. In his first North American season in 2016–17, Strömwall was assigned by the Rangers to

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affiliate the

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. In struggling to find his offensive touch, he recorded just 2 goals and 6 points in 44 games. Approaching his final contract year with the Rangers, Strömwall was unable to make an impression within the Rangers organization and was reassigned to start the 2017–18 season with secondary affiliate, the

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of the

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on 10 October 2017. He recorded 2 points in 2 games with the Swamp Rabbits before he was placed on unconditional waivers by the Rangers in order for mutual release from his contract on 20 October 2017. On 26 October 2017, Strömwall agreed to play the remainder of the season in

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, joining KooKoo of the Liiga on a one-year deal. In April 2018, Strömwall made with KooKoo a one-year extension agreement. In the following 2018–19 season, Strömwall reached a new level to break out offensively, becoming the top scorer and forward of the Liiga, scoring 30 goals recording 57 points in just 52 games. On 1 May 2019, Strömwall as a free agent left Finland agreeing to a one-year contract with Russian club,

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of the KHL. In the midst of his second season with Sochi, Strömwall was traded to perennial contending club,

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, and played out the remainder of the

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campaign with the club. As a free agent, Strömwall continued his career in the KHL, joining

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ian club,

HC Dinamo Minsk Hockey Club Dinamo Minsk or HC Dinamo Minsk (; , ''Dynama-Minsk'') is a professional ice hockey club based in Minsk, Belarus. It is a member of the Tarasov Division in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo has qualified for the KHL playof ...

, on 31 August 2021. In the following 2021–22 season, he recorded 19 goals and 32 points in 38 regular-season games with Dinamo Minsk and added 4 points in as many playoff games. On 15 July 2022, Strömwall made a long awaited return to the NHL, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract with the

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. In the season, Strömwall was unable to break into the NHL, assigned for the duration of his contract with the Hurricanes AHL affiliate, the

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. He produced a professional high 33 assists, for 51 points in 68 regular season appearances. Leaving the Hurricanes and North America as a free agent, Strömwall returned to his native Sweden in securing a two-year contract with

of the SHL on 10 August 2023.

Personal life

Both Strömwall's father and step father played professional hockey.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards, honors and records

References

External links

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