Sweden U20

WJC-20

1 562 005

5:00 PMDec 26

10:00 PMDec 27

1997-1998

1997-1998 Sweden U20 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Youth Team	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Andreas Andersson (G)	45	1979	Falu IF	6'1"	192	L	J20 Nationell
		Johan Holmqvist (G)	46	1978	Tierps HK	6'2"	205	L	SHL
DEFENSEMEN
		Josef Boumedienne (D)	46	1978	Bredängs BK	6'1"	205	L	SHL
		Jonas Elofsson (D)	45	1979	Ulricehamns IF	6'0"	203	L	SHL
		Pierre Hedin (D)	46	1978	Modo HK	6'1"	205	L	SHL
		Per Hållberg (D)	46	1978	Modo HK	5'10"	181	L	SHL
		Henrik Petré (D)	45	1979	Djurgårdens IF	6'2"	198	L	Division 1
		Jan Sandström (D)	46	1978	Öjeby IF	6'0"	196	L	SHL
		Henrik Tallinder (D)	45	1979	AIK	6'4"	209	L	SHL
		Andreas Westlund (D)	46	1978	Nor IK	6'2"	205	R	Division 1
FORWARDS
		Kim Cannerheim (C)	46	1978	Huddinge IK	6'0"	187	L	Division 1
		Johan Eriksson (RW)	46	1978	Nyköpings HK	6'0"	190	L	SHL
		Johan Forsander (LW)	46	1978	HV71	6'1"	192	L	SHL
		Michael Holmqvist (C)	45	1979	Djurgårdens IF	6'3"	201	L	SHL
		Kristian Huselius (LW)	46	1978	Hammarby IF	6'2"	187	L	SHL
		Mattias Karlin (C)	45	1979	Modo HK	5'11"	192	L	SHL
		Marcus Nilson (W/C)	46	1978	Bålsta HC	6'2"	196	R	SHL
		Magnus Nilsson (LW/RW)	46	1978	Finspångs AIK	6'2"	218	L	SHL
		Niklas Persson (C)	45	1979	Sorunda/Ösmo HC	6'2"	205	L	J20 Nationell
		Daniel Sedin (LW)	44	1980	Järveds IF	6'1"	190	L	SHL
		Henrik Sedin (C)	44	1980	Järveds IF	6'2"	183	L	SHL
	#8	Mikael Simons (C/W)	46	1978	Mora IK	6'2"	198	L	Division 1

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 12Av Age: 19.50 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Sweden U20 Staff

Head CoachHarald Lückner
Goaltending CoachStefan Ladhe

Team Staff History

Sweden U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 World Junior Championship
2025: WJC-20 -
2024: WJC-20 Silver
2023: WJC-20 Bronze game loss
2022: WJC-20 Bronze

1997-1998 Sweden U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

Sweden U20: 173 GP
SHL: 838 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Sweden (WC)
Sweden (all) (International)
Sweden (EHT)
Sweden (WC (W))
Sweden B (all) (International)
Sweden U16 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U17 (WHC-17)
Sweden U17 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U18 (WJC-18)
Sweden U18 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U18 (WJC-18 (W))
Sweden U18/19
Sweden U19 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U20 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden (CC)
Sweden (EC)
Sweden (OG)
Sweden (WCup)

Sweden U20 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/27/2024 10:00 PM UTC	Sweden U20	Kazakhstan U20	-	U20 WJC
12/26/2024 05:00 PM UTC	Slovakia U20	Sweden U20	-	U20 WJC
01/05/2024 06:30 PM UTC	USA U20	Sweden U20	6 - 2	U20 WJC
01/04/2024 02:00 PM UTC	Sweden U20	Czechia U20	5 - 2	U20 WJC
01/02/2024 06:30 PM UTC	Sweden U20	Switzerland U20	3 - 2 (OT 65:22)	U20 WJC

RSS

Latest Transactions

No Data Found

Sweden U20 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WJC-20	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	5	-
2023-2024	WJC-20	4	3	0	-	0	1	17	5	10	2.5	1	Final loss
2022-2023	WJC-20	4	2	1	-	1	0	16	7	8	2	3	Bronze game loss
2021-2022	WJC-20	4	3	1	-	0	0	15	7	9	2.25	2	Bronze game win
2020-2021	WJC-20	4	2	1	-	0	1	14	9	7	1.75	3	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	WJC-20	4	3	0	-	1	0	20	8	11	2.75	1	Bronze game win
2018-2019	WJC-20	4	3	0	-	1	0	16	8	11	2.75	1	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	WJC-20	4	3	0	-	1	0	20	7	11	2.75		Final loss
2016-2017	WJC-20	4	4	0	-	0	0	18	6	12	3	1	Bronze game loss
2015-2016	WJC-20	4	4	0	-	0	0	19	5	12	3	1	Bronze game loss
2014-2015	WJC-20	4	4	0	-	0	0	18	6	12	3	1	Bronze game loss
2013-2014	WJC-20	4	4	0	-	0	0	22	7	12	3		Final loss
2012-2013	WJC-20	6	3	1	-	2	0	23	13	13	2.17		Final loss
2011-2012	WJC-20	6	2	0	-	4	0	30	13	14	2.33		Champion
2010-2011	WJC-20	6	3	1	-	1	1	26	17	12	2	4	Bronze game loss
2009-2010	WJC-20	6	5	1	-	0	0	41	15	15	2.5		Bronze game win
2008-2009	WJC-20	6	5	1	-	0	0	27	11	15	2.5		Final loss
2007-2008	WJC-20	6	4	0	-	1	1	26	13	15	2.5		Final loss
2006-2007	WJC-20	7	3	3	-	0	1	19	16	10	1.43	4	Bronze game loss
2005-2006	WJC-20	6	4	2	0	-	-	23	11	8	1.33	5	Placement game win
2004-2005	WJC-20	6	2	4	0	-	-	19	25	4	0.67	6	Placement game loss
2003-2004	WJC-20	6	3	3	0	-	-	21	13	6	1	7	Saved in relegation
2002-2003	WJC-20	6	2	4	0	-	-	20	25	4	0.67	8	Saved in relegation
2001-2002	WJC-20	7	3	2	2	-	-	18	15	8	1.14	6	Placement game loss
2000-2001	WJC-20	7	3	4	0	-	-	17	13	6	0.86	4	Bronze game loss
1999-2000	WJC-20	7	5	2	0	-	-	45	17	10	1.43	5	Placement game win
1998-1999	WJC-20	6	4	2	0	-	-	30	22	8	1.33	4	Bronze game loss
1997-1998	WJC-20	7	3	4	0	-	-	25	13	6	0.86	6	Placement game loss
1996-1997	WJC-20	6	2	3	1	-	-	20	18	5	0.83	8	Saved in relegation
1995-1996	WJC-20	7	4	2	1	-	-	26	13	9	1.29		Final loss

Sweden U20 Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2021-2022	WJC-20 Cancelled	2	2	0	-	0	0	9	3	6	3	1	Tournament Cancelled

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

View 20 Latest Seasons

Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM

Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2009 Silver Medal Lineup
Nicklas Lasu - Mikael Backlund - Oscar Möller
Magnus Pääjärvi - Joakim Andersson - Simon Hjalmarsson
Mattias Tedenby - David Ullström - André Petersson
Carl Gustafsson - Marcus Johansson - Jacob Josefson/Anton Persson

Sebastian Erixon - Erik Karlsson
Victor Hedman - David Rundblad
Viktor Ekbom - Nichlas Torp

2008 Silver Medal Lineup
Johan Alcén - Patrik Berglund - Oscar Möller
Magnus Pääjärvi - Joakim Andersson - Robin Figren
Tony Lagerström - Mikael Backlund - Mario Kempe
Tomas Larsson - Patrik Lundh - Tobias Forsberg/Carl Hagelin

Kristofer Berglund - Jonathan Carlsson
Victor Hedman - Johan Motin
Niclas Andersén - Eric Moe

Stories

Insights, analysis, and news about Sweden U20 from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Sweden U20, including key stories and in-depth articles.