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Ivar Stenberg

Ivar Stenberg
Born (2007-09-30) 30 September 2007 (age 17)
Stenungsund, Sweden
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
SHL team Frölunda HC
NHL draft Eligible 2026
Playing career 2024–present

Ivar Stenberg (born 30 September 2007) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Stenberg is a product of the Frölunda HC program. During 2023–24 season, he recorded 18 goals and 12 assists in 13 games at the J18 Elit level, and three goals and five assists in nine games at the J20 Nationell level.[1][2]

Stenberg began the 2024–25 season with Frölunda HC's J20 team, where he recorded 13 goals and 15 assists in 11 games.[3] He made his professional debut for Frölunda HC at 17 years old on 12 October 2024 in a game against Linköping HC.[4][5]

International play

On 24 October 2023, Stenberg was named to Sweden's roster for the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[6] During the tournament he led the team in scoring with seven goals and three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal. His seven goals tied for the tournament lead.[7] During a preliminary round game against Canada Red he scored four goals and one assist.[8][2]

On 30 July 2024, Stenberg was named to Sweden's roster for the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[9] During a preliminary round game against Switzerland he scored four goals and three assists.[10] He finished the tournament with four goals and six assists in five games and won a bronze medal.[11]

Personal life

Stenberg's older brother, Otto, was drafted 25th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[12] His younger brother, Knut, also plays ice hockey.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 Frölunda HC J18 14 3 5 8 4 5 0 0 0 2
2023–24 Frölunda HC J18 13 18 12 30 10 5 5 8 13 8
2023–24 Frölunda HC J20 9 3 5 8 4 6 0 2 2 0
J20 totals 9 3 5 8 4 6 0 2 2 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2023 Sweden U17 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 7 3 10 2
2024 Sweden HG18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 4 6 10 4
Junior totals 12 11 9 20 6

References

  1. ^ Jansson, Martin (19 March 2024). "SAMMANSTÄLLNING: Så slutade juniorserierna" (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Brown, Jared (6 August 2024). "Exciting Performance from Younger Brother of Blues Prospect at Day 1 of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup". The Hockey News. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ Wheeler, Scott (4 October 2024). "Which NHL prospects have stood out early in the 2024-25 season?". The Athletic. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Kågström, Rasmus (12 October 2024). "Efter poängsuccén – 17-åringen får göra SHL-debut". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Max avgjorde, två poäng till Frölunda". frolundahockey.com (in Swedish). 12 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Ivar Stenberg från Stenungsund ska spela U17-VM i Kanada". ST-tidningen (in Swedish). 24 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  7. ^ Karlsson, Måns (12 November 2023). "Sverige tog brons i World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  8. ^ Kågström, Rasmus (7 November 2023). "Ivar Stenberg fyramålsskytt – Sverige vann målkalas mot Kanada". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  9. ^ Jansson, Martin (30 July 2024). "Här är Sveriges trupp till Hlinka Gretzky Cup". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  10. ^ Bodin, Uffe (7 August 2024). "20 poäng av Småkronornas superkedja i Hlinka Gretzky Cup". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  11. ^ Gagne, Ryan (15 August 2024). "Ivar Stenberg Continues a Family Tradition of Winning a Medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup". The Hockey News. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  12. ^ Jansson, Martin (7 January 2024). "Ivar Stenberg om att följa storebror Otto i JVM: "Gåshud"". hockeysverige.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  13. ^ Wheeler, Scott (28 June 2023). "Blues draftee Otto Stenberg defined by his versatility and play-driving". The Athletic. Retrieved 18 October 2024.


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