Linus Weissbach (born 19 April 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wing currently playing for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He played collegiately for University of Wisconsin.

Linus Weissbach
Born (1998-04-19) 19 April 1998 (age 26)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
SHL team Frölunda HC
NHL draft 192nd overall, 2017
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2016–present

Playing career

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Junior

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Weissbach played for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL.

College

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Weissbach played for the University of Wisconsin. In his senior season, he was named to the Big Ten Conference's Second Team.[1]

Professional

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Weissbach was drafted in the seventh round, 192nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[2] Following the completion of his four-year collegiate career, the Sabres signed Weissbach to a two-year entry-level contract on 6 April 2021.[1]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Sabres, having played exclusively with AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, Weissbach left the organization as a free agent and returned to his original Swedish club, Frölunda HC of the SHL, on a two-year contract on 20 July 2024.[3]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 Frölunda HC J20 16 2 4 6 6
2015–16 Frölunda HC J20 44 17 31 48 34 3 1 1 2 0
2015–16 Frölunda HC SHL 1 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Tri-City Storm USHL 49 19 28 47 4
2017–18 U. of Wisconsin B1G 34 10 16 26 26
2018–19 U. of Wisconsin B1G 27 8 17 25 10
2019–20 U. of Wisconsin B1G 35 4 18 22 25
2020–21 U. of Wisconsin B1G 31 12 29 41 12
2021–22 Rochester Americans AHL 67 16 21 37 32 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Rochester Americans AHL 69 20 27 47 63 12 3 7 10 8
2023–24 Rochester Americans AHL 55 16 17 33 22 5 1 0 1 4
SHL totals 1 0 0 0 0

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden U17   6 2 2 4 2
2015 Sweden IH18   5 0 2 2 0
Junior totals 11 2 4 6 2

Awards and honors

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Award Year
USHL
Third All-Star Team 2017
College
B1G All-Rookie Team 2018
B1G Second all-star team 2021 [4]
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2021 [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b LaBarber, Jourdon (6 April 2021). "Sabres sign Weissbach to entry-level contract". NHL.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. ^ Harrington, Mike (6 April 2021). "Sabres sign Wisconsin winger and 2017 draftee Linus Weissbach to two-year deal". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Frölunda product returns home" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
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