Lucas Pettersson (born 17 April 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey center for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 35th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Lucas Pettersson
Born (2006-04-17) 17 April 2006 (age 18)
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
SHL team Modo Hockey
NHL draft 35th overall, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

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A product of the Modo Hockey system, Pettersson made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut in November 2023, and signed a contract extension through 2027 on 8 December.[1] In 44 games at the J20 Nationell level in 2023–24, he recorded 27 goals and 54 points. He also appeared in five games at the SHL level.[2] Described as a defensive-minded, dual threat passer and shooter with a good snapshot, Pettersson was projected as a late first or early second round pick entering the 2024 NHL entry draft.[3][4]

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
2022–23 Modo Hockey J20 29 5 14 19 6
2023–24 Modo Hockey J20 44 27 30 57 40
2023–24 Modo Hockey SHL 5 0 0 0 0
SHL totals 5 0 0 0 0

International

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Medal record
Representing   Sweden
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
  2024 Finland
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Sweden U17 5th 6 2 2 4 2
2023 Sweden HG18 5th 4 2 2 4 0
2023 Sweden WJAC 4th 6 3 5 8 2
2024 Sweden U18   7 3 5 8 10
Junior totals 23 10 14 24 14

References

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  1. ^ Sjoberg, Henrik (8 December 2023). "Modo säkrar upp nya talangen från Örnsköldsvik". hockeynews.se (in Swedish). HockeyNews. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ Chauvancy, Alex (25 April 2024). "Lucas Pettersson — 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ Ferrari, Tony (18 December 2023). "Ferrari's 2024 Draft Rankings: Mid-Season Top 50". The Hockey News. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ^ Bukala, Jason (28 March 2024). "Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 50 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft". sportsnet.ca. Sportsnet. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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