Lunsjo signs for Panthers

Photo: Västerås IK

Forward Alexander Lunsjö has signed for Nottingham Panthers for the 2023/24 season.

The 26-year-old Swede has spent the past five seasons in his country's second tier, clocking up some 224 regular season games and amassing 110 points. He also played 22 SHL games in Rögle in 2015/16.

Jonathan Paredes, Head Coach of The Nottingham Panthers, said: "Alex is a player with a really high-end skillset while being reliable defensively. He has had a lot of success in a defensive league. We feel the Elite League will fit even more his style of play.

"He has a nice offensive touch at the net but also a good creative mind. He plays hard and can play all situations. Alex had a lot of interest from the Allsvenskan again and in other leagues, so we are happy he has committed to be a Panther."

Lunsjö added: "I had a few chats with Omar (Pacha) and Jonathan (Paredes) and they told me how the club works. They told me how they want to play hockey and I think that fits me well. I talked with a few guys who played in the league last year and they told me so many good things about Nottingham. It's my first time out of Sweden but I feel everything is a good fit for me.

"I love to have the puck and set guys up as well as score, but I take big pride from my play in the d-zone. I am looking forward to being part of this Panthers team."