Arvid Söderblom prepared for world championship debut

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom is set to make his World Championship debut for Sweden against Denmark on Sunday. The 26-year-old expressed enthusiasm about joining the national team in Switzerland after serving as a reserve in the opening loss to Canada.

Söderblom has been with the Chicago Blackhawks for five NHL seasons and appeared in 112 games. He started 26 matches last season amid the team's rebuilding efforts with many young players. He described the situation as challenging but noted the exciting future ahead for the club.

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Tre Kronor has named 20 players for Friday's IIHF World Championship opener against Canada in Fribourg. Two goalies, six defensemen and twelve forwards are registered, leaving room for adjustments. Viggo Björck, 18, is set to become the youngest Swedish player ever in the tournament.

Defenseman Mattias Ekholm has agreed to represent Sweden at the upcoming world championship in Switzerland. The 35-year-old Edmonton player missed the Olympics but will make his first world championship appearance since 2018.

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Sweden's national hockey team has registered Philadelphia forward Carl Grundström for Sunday's World Championship match against Denmark. The move comes after a 5-3 loss to Canada in the tournament opener.

Frederik Dichow, HV71's injured goaltender, has been named to Denmark's national team preparatory camp ahead of the IIHF World Championship. The 28-year-old played only 10 matches this season due to injuries. Denmark gathers this week for matches against Slovakia.

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Carl Grundström will not play for Sweden in the world championship opener against Canada on Friday. The Philadelphia forward lands in Switzerland too late for the match.

Love Härenstam, the 19-year-old Swedish goaltender and world junior champion, has signed on for another season with Södertälje SK in Hockeyallsvenskan. The club announced the extension on Wednesday, keeping the Värmdö native through 2027. Härenstam, who was named the league's top rookie and best goaltender for the 2025/2026 season, remains with SSK despite being drafted by the NHL's St. Louis Blues.

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After a demanding season including an NHL debut with the New York Islanders, Swedish forward Victor Eklund has opted out of the IIHF World Championship and Euro Hockey Tour to prioritize rest and development in North America. Sweden coach Sam Hallam now seeks replacement offensive options.

 

 

 

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