Red Wings' Axel Sandin Pellikka: Loaned to AHL affiliate
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Sandin Pellikka was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
Sandin Pellikka had 12 goals and 29 points in 46 regular-season appearances with SHL Skelleftea AIK in 2024-25 before adding one goal and seven assists in 11 playoff outings. The 20-year-old defender will probably see playing time in the AHL to conclude the 2024-25 campaign. The Red Wings selected Sandin Pellikka with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He could earn a roster spot with Detroit in 2025-26.
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Red Wings' Axel Sandin Pellikka: Showcases talent at WJC
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Sandin Pellikka recorded four goals, six assists and a plus-8 rating over seven appearances at the 2025 World Junior Championship between late December and early January, Jonathan Mills of the Red Wings' official site reports.
Sandin Pellikka suited up for Team Sweden during the world juniors, and although the team was unable to take home a medal in this year's tournament, the 19-year-old performed well on the international stage. Sandin Pellikka has now returned to Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League, where he's recorded eight goals, 14 assists, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 29 appearances this season. The 19-year-old was named the World Junior Championship Best Defenseman while playing for Team Sweden, and he said that he hopes to continue improving defensively over the remainder of the SHL campaign.
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Red Wings' Axel Sandin Pellikka: Signs entry-level contract
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Sandin Pellikka signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Detroit on Monday.
Sandin Pellikka generated 10 goals and 18 points in 39 games with Skelleftea AIK of the SHL during the 2023-24 regular season. He also earned two goals and five assists in 14 playoff outings en route to helping his team become SHL champions. The Red Wings selected the 19-year-old blueliner with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Sandin Pellikka could get a long look at training camp in the fall before potentially being loaned back to his Swedish team. He could also spend most of 2024-25 in the AHL with Grand Rapids.
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