Elias Pettersson (ice hockey, born 2004)

Elias Pettersson
Born (2004-02-16) 16 February 2004
Västerås, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vancouver Canucks
Örebro HK
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 80th overall, 2022
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2022–present

Elias Nils Pettersson (born 16 February 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Outside of the NHL, Pettersson played for Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Pettersson played three seasons with Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

He was drafted 80th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He was drafted by Canucks teammate Elias Pettersson, who shares his name.[1] On 13 June 2015, Pettersson signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Canucks.[2] They sent him down to play for their AHL-affiliate Abbotsford Canucks. On 28 October 2025, the Vancouver called him up and Pettersson made his NHL debut in a 2–1 win against the Washington Capitals.[3] On 2 February, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Pius Suter goal in a 2–1 overtime loss against the Detroit Red Wings.[4] On 5 April, Pettersson scored his first NHL goal against John Gibson in a 6–2 win against the Anaheim Ducks.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Elias Pettersson selected again by Canucks, this time in 2022 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Canucks Sign Defenceman Elias Pettersson to Three-Year, ELC". Vancouver Canucks. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Defenceman Elias Pettersson Reflects on NHL Debut". Vancouver Canucks. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "DeBrincat scores 2nd goal in OT, Red Wings top Canucks for 6th win in row". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Must See: Canucks Elias Pettersson Scores First Career Goal". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 30, 2026.

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