Played on Oct 19, 2025
Sweden J20 Nationell (SuperElit)
Game Played in Hagglunds Arena
Dexter Stromgren (D, L, 6’4″, 198, Bjorkloven IF J20, 10/13/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Dexter Strömgren is a poised, two-way defenseman with excellent gap control and composure under pressure. Though he didn’t record a point in this game, with his 21+ minutes of icetime he was a stabilizing force on the back end by closing lanes early, breaking up entries with an active stick, and turning pucks up ice with clean, flat first passes. His reads were calm and deliberate, often waiting out pressure before making controlled outlets through the middle. In transition, Strömgren skated efficiently, using lateral agility at the blue line to maintain offensive possession and find safe lanes for pucks on net. Defensively, he sealed off plays along the wall, used body leverage to win retrievals, and limited second-chance looks around the crease. He won foot races and battled hard in the corners to lead to defensive zone exits. His play was simple with low-risk decisions that consistently tilted the ice in Björklöven’s favor.
Jacob Soderberg Nelson (C, R, 6’0″, 153, Bjorkloven IF J20, 01/22/2006)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Jacob Söderberg-Nelson is a quick, competitive forward who plays with pace, timing, and strong two-way instincts. He had one goal this game where he showed his ability to strip the puck in the neutral zone, get the puck North, jump into an odd man rush and receive the puck for a tight angle shot. His goal showcased his ability to read developing plays early and adjust his routes to attack open space at the right moment. Throughout the game, Söderberg-Nelson maintained high tempo and energy on each shift. He drove entries with speed, protected the puck along the wall, and made short bump passes under pressure to keep Björklöven’s possession alive. Off the puck, he was diligent on the backcheck by getting under opponents to disrupt passing lanes and help turn defense into quick transition. His forecheck angles were sharp, forcing hurried clears and maintaining offensive zone pressure. Overall, Söderberg-Nelson’s performance reflected pace, intelligence, and detail. His consistent effort and ability to read play flow made him one of Björklöven’s most effective forwards in this game.
Roberts Gasuns (LW, R, 5’11”, 177, Bjorkloven IF J20, 01/16/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Roberts Gasuns is a give-and-go winger with powerful skating, good vision, and timing to find soft ice in the slot. He exhibits elite playmaking with the ability to support the puck effectively while carrying a solid shot. He buried the third goal of the game on a 2 on 0, timing his route to the inside lane and finishing with compact hands in tight after a clean reception. Gasuns led rushes with elusive edgework, slipped pucks under sticks to create space, and made on-time passes through seams on the power play. He paired that with reliable two-way work, covering for pinches, backchecking with purpose to close lanes, and winning wall battles with leverage to extend possessions. On the forecheck, he took smart angles to steer pucks into help and had takeaways that started transitions with flat first passes. Overall, Gasuns had a high-impact game with simple, high-percentage choices, clean touches, and the right balance of shot and pass.
Oscar Djurberg (LW, L, 5’9″, 163, Bjorkloven IF J20, 02/11/2006)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Oscar Djurberg is a versatile, two-way forward who combines pace, awareness, and composure with the puck. In this game, he recorded one assist, creating offense through smart distribution and timely support in transition. His helper came off a puck race leading into a 2 on 0, exhibiting great speed as well as on-ice awareness to get the pass through. The play highlighted his poise under pressure and ability to process the ice rapidly while maintaining puck control. Shift to shift, Djurberg was efficient and consistent. He supported breakouts with low swings and short outlets, ensuring Björklöven maintained possession through the neutral zone. On the forecheck, he took tight routes, used an active stick to pressure defenders into rushed decisions, and extended several cycles by winning small-area puck battles. Defensively, he tracked back with discipline, closing gaps through the middle and staying above pucks to eliminate transition threats. Djurberg’s balance of offensive IQ and defensive detail allowed him to quietly influence the game flow, driving possession and stability in key moments. His play was defined by maturity, precision, and reliability across all three zones.
Philip Hemmyr (C, L, 6’1″, 168, Bjorkloven IF J20, 01/17/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Hemmyr played an intelligent, well-rounded game for Björklöven, contributing a single assist but impacting play beyond the scoresheet. He was consistently involved in possession sequences, showing smart timing and awareness on both sides of the puck. His assist came from quick recognition and precision passing in transition, setting up a controlled scoring chance through the middle lane. Throughout the game, he showed a strong command of pace, accelerating through the neutral zone with tight puck control and using inside edges to protect possession while driving play east-west. Off the puck, Hemmyr provided reliable defensive support. He tracked back quickly to disrupt MODO’s controlled entries, got under pucks to eliminate passing lanes, and transitioned effectively from defense to offense. On retrievals, he stayed composed, scanning before receiving and making crisp first-touch passes to outlets. Despite limited scoring output, Hemmyr dictated tempo on several shifts, maintained strong posture through contact, and executed clean, high-IQ plays that reflected a mature understanding of situational hockey. His discipline and control under pressure made him one of Björklöven’s most reliable forwards in this game.
Bruno Osmanis (RW, R, 5’11”, 163, Bjorkloven IF J20, 12/16/2006)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Bruno Osmanis is an offensively gifted playmaking winger with strong pace, elite vision, and the ability to generate high-end scoring chances in transition. He scored the second goal of the game by winning a foot race in the neutral zone before getting on a breakaway, showcasing his ability to attack under pressure from the left-side of the net. On his goal as well as throughout the game, he showcases great hands and elusiveness by getting through opposing defense. Osmanis led entries with speed, used slick puck touches along the wall to keep cycles alive, and delivered firm seam passes under sticks for secondary chances. Away from the puck, he supported breakouts with timely routes, applied pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, and exhibited low giveaways by regrouping when lanes closed instead of forcing plays. Defensively, he had hard backchecks, used an active stick to disrupt passes, and contributed to a positive possession swing with his high puck touch volume. Overall, Osmanis played poised, creative hockey with efficient decisions at speed, clean handling under pressure, and had a major impact that stood out among all players.
Gabriel Lekberg Melz (D, L, 6’2″, 202, Bjorkloven IF J20, 04/12/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Gabriel Lekberg Melz is a poised, well-rounded defenseman who played a steady, mistake-free game built on composure and defensive reliability. While he didn’t register a point, his game impact came from his 5+ minutes of penalty killing where he exhibited tight gaps, strong stick placement, and disciplined positioning. He consistently read plays early, stepped into lanes to break up entries, and absorbed contact to complete outlet passes under pressure. In transition, he stayed calm on retrievals, checking his shoulder early and using short, flat passes to exit cleanly. His footwork allowed him to maintain inside body position, keeping opponents to the perimeter while maintaining balance through puck battles. On the penalty kill, he stayed compact around the slot, cleared rebounds decisively, and communicated effectively to maintain structure. Overall, Lekberg Melz delivered a composed, low-error performance that stabilized Björklöven’s back end and allowed their forwards to play freely in transition.
Ebbe Lundberg (G, L, 6’4″, 203, MODO J20, 09/02/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Lundberg saved 25 out of 28 shots and kept MODO competitive despite the loss. His rebound control was clean, and he maintained strong depth on rush chances. The goals against came from high-quality opportunities rather than misreads or poor angles. Despite 2 more goals against than the opposing goalie, Lundberg’s goals against included a 2 on 0 and breakaway. His rebound control was sharp by absorbing pucks into his chest or steering them cleanly to the corners and he maintained calm body language even during extended defensive zone shifts. Lundberg showed strong depth management, staying square to shooters and adjusting efficiently on lateral puck movement. On rush chances, he tracked the puck well through traffic and challenged high-danger looks without overcommitting. His glove was active on low-to-high plays, and he communicated effectively with his defense on dump-ins and net-front scrambles. While the goals against came from quality scoring areas rather than positioning errors, his steady play and technical control stood out as a key stabilizing factor for MODO in a difficult loss.
Rasmus Naslund (D, L, 5’8″, 163, MODO J20, 04/19/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Rasmus Naslund is a dynamic, puck-moving defenseman with quick hands and poise. He netted Modo’s lone goal late in the third on a great shot through traffic from the point showcasing great vision. He is not afraid to get hard, quality shots to the net which create a lot of chances. Although he is a little smaller than most defenseman, he exhibits great skating ability, he is able to beat other players to pucks, and is able to join rushes effectively. In the offensive zone, Naslund jumps in on plays to keep the puck alive and present himself as a passing option to forwards. In the neutral zone, he closed gaps tight, led with his stick to disrupt entries, and sealed the wall with his body to end plays early. On retrievals, he stayed calm behind the net, shook forecheckers with quick pivots, and fired flat, hard passes up ice or banks off the glass when direct lanes closed. In his own end, he boxed out big bodies in front, tied up sticks on tips, and swept loose rebounds to safety. Overall, Näslund played a mature, low-mistake game with clear reads, clean execution, and just enough offense to swing momentum.
Mans Wiberg (D, L, 6’2″, 187, MODO J20, 02/06/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Måns Wiberg delivered a composed and efficient performance on the MODO blue line, logging 16:10 of ice time, two shots on goal, and finishing plus 1 with one assist. His assist came off a faceoff win, showcasing his ability to win draws even as a defenseman. He also showed value through his penalty killing in the game as he is quick to jump on pucks, apply heavy pressure, have an active stick, and cause turnovers. Throughout the game, Wiberg showed good situational awareness and calm execution under pressure. His puck retrievals were clean by checking over his shoulder early and using short, direct passes to start controlled exits. Defensively, he maintained steady positioning in front of the net, using an active stick to close passing lanes and limit secondary chances. While not flashy, Wiberg’s reliability and clean touches under pressure provided structure for MODO’s back end, allowing smoother transitions and stability in defensive zone coverage.
John Hagglof (D, L, 6’3″, 203, MODO J20, 05/22/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: John Hägglöf is an assertive, offensive-minded defenseman who pushes play through volume shooting and confident puck movement. He logged 21:54 of ice time and was one of MODO’s most active defensemen, registering 7 shots on goal and finishing -1 on the night. Though he didn’t record a point, he consistently drove offense from the blue line with quick releases and assertive movement along the perimeter. Hägglöf frequently jumped into shooting lanes, walked the line to open space, and placed pucks intentionally through traffic to generate rebound chances. In the offensive zone, his timing and poise under pressure stood out as he avoided the first layer of pressure and maintained puck control to extend possessions. He also was the anchor of the powerplay throughout the game creating great opportunities and set ups for his teammates. Defensively, he kept steady gaps through the neutral zone and handled retrievals efficiently, using shoulder checks and quick passes to initiate breakouts. His positioning around the net was disciplined, boxing out forwards and limiting dangerous second looks. Overall, Hägglöf played a heavy, territorial game that leaned on volume shooting and sound structure, anchoring MODO’s defensive corps despite the team’s loss.
Kalle Bystrom (RW, L, 5’11”, 183, MODO J20, 06/11/2007)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Kalle Byström is a steady, two-way forward who emphasizes structure, support, and detail in his game. He logged 21:48 of ice time, recording one shot on goal and finishing -1 while playing key minutes in all situations. Though he didn’t register a point, Byström’s play was defined by disciplined positioning and responsible shifts that stabilized MODO’s forward group. Offensively, he provided low support on breakouts, presented clean outlets for defensemen, and maintained puck possession through short, controlled touches. He contributed effective plays on the powerplay by being patient with the puck, finding passing lanes through traffic, and switching sides when needed. His forechecking routes were smart and angled, forcing turnovers and keeping opponents to the perimeter. Defensively, Byström showed good awareness below the dots, stayed above the puck on backchecks, and used his body to separate players along the wall. His ability to play within structure and execute simple, high-percentage plays made him a dependable presence throughout the game.
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