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Alfons Freij

Jets’ Prospects Boumedienne & Freij Excel, Win Gold at 2026 World Juniors

Declan Schroeder | January 6, 2026

The pair of Winnipeg Jets’ prospects participating in the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) captured the tournament’s ultimate prize and looked good doing it. Boumedienne & Freij Excel For Sweden…

Categories Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets, World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Beats Latvia 6-3 to Move on to Semi-Finals in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | January 2, 2026

The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Junior Championship started on Friday, Jan. 2, with Sweden and Latvia in the opening game. Latvia looked to make it past the quarterfinals for…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Defeats Switzerland 4-2 in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 28, 2025

The third day of the 2026 World Junior Championship was a snowy one, as much of Minnesota was in a blizzard warning, but that didn’t stop hockey from going on.…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Jets Prospects Who Could Play in 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship

Declan Schroeder | December 3, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets will not be the best-represented NHL club at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (WJC) in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this holiday season, but one squad — Sweden…

Categories Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets, World Junior Hockey Championship

Jets’ Prospect Alfons Freij Signs Entry-Level Contract

Declan Schroeder | June 14, 2025

Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij has signed a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of $975,000, the team announced Saturday. The 19 year old Swedish defenseman, selected 37th…

Categories Jets Prospects, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets 2024-25 Midseason Prospect Check-In

Declan Schroeder | February 11, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets have 21 prospects playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), Canadian junior leagues, the U.S. college system, and overseas. It can be tough to keep up with…

Categories Editor's Choice, Jets Prospects, Manitoba Moose, Winnipeg Jets

4 Winnipeg Jets Candidates for the 2025 World Junior Championship

Declan Schroeder | November 21, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets could be very well represented at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (WJC) in Ottawa this holiday season. Here, we’ll dive into the four candidates to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets, World Junior Hockey Championship

Winnipeg Jets 2024 Offseason Overview

Declan Schroeder | September 17, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets’ training camp opens Thursday, Sept. 19 and the 2024-25 season is less than a month away, with regular-season puck drop slated for Oct. 9 in Edmonton against…

Categories Editor's Choice, Jets Goaltending, Jets Management, Jets Prospects, Jets Transactions, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets 2024 NHL Draft Recap

Brian Finlayson | July 1, 2024

The 2024 NHL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and despite having fewer picks, the Winnipeg Jets appear to have found a great deal of value. Taking the quality…

Categories Jets Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets Draft Alfons Freij 37th Overall

Justin Giampietro | June 29, 2024

With the 37th pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets have selected Alfons Freij from the Vaxjo Lakers HC J20 (J20 Nationell) About Alfons Freij Alfons Freij…

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2024 NHL Draft’s Top 10 Swedish Prospects

Matthew Zator | June 17, 2024

Unlike previous years, the 2024 NHL Draft does not have any sure-fire top-15 Swedish prospects like Leo Carlsson, Jonathan Lekkerimaki or Lucas Raymond. In fact, only three or four of…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Top 10 Lists

Alfons Freij – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

William Espy | May 25, 2024

Alfons Freij 2023-24 Team: Vaxjo Lakers HC J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Feb. 12, 2006Place of Birth: Sölvesborg, SwedenHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 196 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects
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