Felix Sandström

Per Felix Sandström (born 12 January 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sandström was selected by the Flyers in the third round (70th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Felix Sandström
Born (1997-01-12) 12 January 1997
Gävle, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Philadelphia Flyers
Brynäs IF
HV71
NHL Draft 70th overall, 2015
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

Sandström made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut playing with Brynäs IF during the 2014–15 SHL season.[1] Following the 2016–17 season, Sandström opted to continue his development with Brynäs IF, accepting a one-year contract extension on 10 May 2017.[2]

In the 2017–18 season, Sandström was unable to cement a full-time role within Brynäs IF, and after appearing in only eight games with the club, was transferred to fellow SHL outfit HV71 on 12 February 2018.[3]

Sandström signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on 27 March 2018.[4] He then joined AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on a professional try-out basis for their postseason on 31 March 2018.[5] On 8 June 2021, Sandström signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Flyers.[6]

Personal life

Sandström's twin brother, Simon, also played with Brynäs IF at the J20 SuperElit level before leaving to play in the Hockeyettan with IF Sundsvall Hockey.

References
  1. "Brynäs IF 2014–15 player statistics". eliteprospects.com. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. "Trio remains in Brynas" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. "HV71 secures Felix Sandstrom". HV71 (in Swedish). 12 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  4. "Flyers sign G Felix Sandstrom to Entry Level Contract". NHL.com. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. "Phantoms sign Goaltender Felix Sandstrom to professional tryout". sonsofpenn.com. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  6. "Flyers sign goaltender Felix Sandstrom". NHL.com. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.


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