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Simon Edvinsson

Born:February 5, 2003Draft:2021 Red Wings, 6th Overall
Hometown:Onsala, SwedenPosition:Defense
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)

Simon Edvinsson (born 5 February 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Edvinsson was selected in the first round, sixth overall, by the Detroit Red Wings.

Simon Edvinsson Detroit Red Wings
Simon Edvinsson, Detroit Red Wings (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Achievements

  • 2018-2019
    • J18 SM Gold Medal
    • TV-Pucken Best Defenseman (Lill-Strimmas Stipendium)
    • TV-Pucken Gold Medal
    • TV-Pucken Most Assists by Defenseman (7)
    • U16 SM Gold Medal
    • U16 SM Most Assists by Defenseman (11)
  • 2020-2021
    • U18 WJC Bronze Medal
  • 2021-22
    • SHL Best Junior (EliteProspects.com Award)
    • SHL Most Assists by Junior (17)
    • U20 WJC Bronze Medal

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