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National Post
04-08-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Maple Leafs' William Nylander named Sweden's hockey player of the year
William Nylander will have a golden hue when he arrives at Maple Leafs training camp in September. Article content The star winger this past weekend received the Guldpucken (The Golden Puck), awarded annually to Sweden's best hockey player by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and newspaper Expressen. Article content Article content The recognition comes after the 29-year-old Nylander scored a career-high 45 goals and had 84 points for the Leafs in 82 games in 2024-25. Article content Article content It's the first time Nylander has won the award, which has been presented since 1956 and was extended to include current NHL players in 2015. Article content Florida Panthers defenceman Gustav Forsling was the recipient a year ago. Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson has won the Guldpucken three times, the most among any player, while defenceman Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning is a two-time winner. Article content Nylander was told via text by his dad, Michael Nylander, that he was getting the award. Article content 'It's a very special feeling,' William Nylander told Expressen. 'It's perhaps a goal you've always had in the back of your mind, to try to be Sweden's best player. I appreciate that you chose me for it because we have so many good Swedish hockey players.' Article content There was further good news for the Nylander family, as the Toronto Marlies announced the signing of forward Alex Nylander on Monday to a one-year AHL contract. Article content
Toronto Sun
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Maple Leafs' William Nylander named Sweden's hockey player of the year
The Guldpucken award comes after all-star forward scored a career-high 45 goals last season. Get the latest from Terry Koshan straight to your inbox William Nylander #88 of Team Sweden skates against Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off game at the Bell Centre. Getty Images William Nylander will have a golden hue when he arrives at Maple Leafs training camp in September. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The star winger this past weekend received the Guldpucken (The Golden Puck), awarded annually to Sweden's best hockey player by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and newspaper Expressen . The recognition comes after the 29-year-old Nylander scored a career-high 45 goals and had 84 points for the Leafs in 82 games in 2024-25. It's the first time Nylander has won the award, which has been presented since 1956 and was extended to include current NHL players in 2015. Florida Panthers defenceman Gustav Forsling was the recipient a year ago. Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson has won the Guldpucken three times, the most among any player, while defenceman Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning is a two-time winner. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Nylander was told via text by his dad, Michael Nylander, that he was getting the award. Read More 'It's a very special feeling,' William Nylander told Expressen . 'It's perhaps a goal you've always had in the back of your mind, to try to be Sweden's best player. I appreciate that you chose me for it because we have so many good Swedish hockey players.' There was further good news for the Nylander family, as the Toronto Marlies announced the signing of forward Alex Nylander on Monday to a one-year AHL contract. In 64 games with the Marlies last season, he scored 23 goals and had 44 points. He played in five games with the Leafs but did not record a point. The Marlies also announced the signings of forwards Brandon Paddock and Luke Grainger to one-year AHL contracts. tkoshan@ X: @koshtorontosun Columnists Opinion World Wrestling Wrestling
Edmonton Journal
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Maple Leafs' William Nylander named Sweden's hockey player of the year
William Nylander will have a golden hue when he arrives at Maple Leafs training camp in September. Article content The star winger this past weekend received the Guldpucken (The Golden Puck), awarded annually to Sweden's best hockey player by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and newspaper Expressen. Article content The recognition comes after the 29-year-old Nylander scored a career-high 45 goals and had 84 points for the Leafs in 82 games in 2024-25. Article content Article content It's the first time Nylander has won the award, which has been presented since 1956 and was extended to include current NHL players in 2015. Article content Article content Florida Panthers defenceman Gustav Forsling was the recipient a year ago. Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson has won the Guldpucken three times, the most among any player, while defenceman Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning is a two-time winner. Article content 'It's a very special feeling,' William Nylander told Expressen. 'It's perhaps a goal you've always had in the back of your mind, to try to be Sweden's best player. I appreciate that you chose me for it because we have so many good Swedish hockey players.' Article content There was further good news for the Nylander family, as the Toronto Marlies announced the signing of forward Alex Nylander on Monday to a one-year AHL contract. Article content In 64 games with the Marlies last season, he scored 23 goals and had 44 points. He played in five games with the Leafs but did not record a point. Article content
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Henrik Lundqvist Opens Up About Representing Sweden Upon Receiving High Honor
Henrik Lundqvist added another impressive accolade to his resume. On Sunday, Lundqvist was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame for his time playing for the Swedish National Team. Since he was a tennager, Lundqvist has been representing Sweden on an international stage and he's widely considered to be one of the greatest Swedish goalies in NHL history. To get this high honor means a lot to the 43-year-old who cherished every time he got to put on the yellow and blue jersey. 'One day I want to play there, wear that blue and yellow jersey,' Lundqvist said. 'And the thought of playing for my country was such a big dream, the inspiration growing up that really pushed me in so many ways.' Lundqvist has won one gold and two silver medals in the IIHF World Championships, the Honken Trophy (the Swedish equivalent to the Vezina Trophy) three consecutive times from 2003-05, and a Guldpucken (Swedish MVP Trophy) during the 2004-05 campaign. By the end of his illustrious career, Lundqvist had recorded 459 wins, the sixth most wins out of all goalies in NHL history and first among European goalies. 'Playing on the international stage was always important to me,' Lundqvist said. 'It's hard to describe the feeling of what it's like to put this on. It's pride, excitement, and that feeling never changed for the next 20 years. 'Some of my best moments as an athlete, as a person I would say, have been wearing this jersey — winning world championships, the Olympics, such big moments.'
