1 year ago
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby Returns to Sweden to Play
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, a hockey player, is leaving the NHL to play in Sweden.
He played in the NHL for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets.
He also played in the AHL, the minor league for hockey.
While in the AHL, he helped young Swedish players adjust to North American hockey.
Now, at 26, he is going back to Sweden to play for Brynas IF for three years.
During his NHL career, he scored 10 goals and had 13 assists.
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby signed a three-year contract with Brynas IF.
He is returning to Sweden after playing in the NHL and AHL.
Jonsson-Fjallby played for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets in the NHL.
He recorded 10 goals and 13 assists in 99 NHL games.
Jonsson-Fjallby mentored Swedish prospects while in the AHL.
- Who
- Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
- What
- Signed with Brynas IF after playing in the NHL and AHL.
- Where
- Sweden (Brynas IF) and previously North America (NHL/AHL)
- When
- Signed a three-year contract recently, after the 2023-2024 season.
- Why
- To continue his hockey career and mentor younger players in Sweden.
Key facts
- Sport
- Hockey
- Player
- Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
- Age
- 26
- New Team
- Brynas IF
- Contract Length
- 3-year contract
- NHL Games Played
- 99