Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced the club's signing of defenceman Elias Pettersson to a three-year, entry-level deal on Wednesday.
Pettersson, 19, was a third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has signed defenceman Elias Pettersson to a three-year, entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/hUrzyDqiPX
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 19, 2023
"We are very happy to have Elias sign with us as he takes another step forward in his hockey career," Allvin said in a release. "We really liked the year he had on the ice in both representing his country at the World Juniors and playing important minutes in the [Swedish Hockey League]. Our development team is excited about the opportunity to continue to work with him and create a stronger relationship and partnership, building upon his already strong desire to learn and compete."
Petersson appeared in 43 games for Örebro HK last season, registering a goal and six assists. He appeared in all 13 of the team's playoff games.
Internationally, Petersson has represented Sweden on a number of occasions at youth levels including at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.
Pettersson is no relation to the Canucks All-Star forward also named Elias Pettersson.
