Where is Anton Lundell from?

Anton Lundell, born on October 3, 2001, is a Finnish ice hockey center who plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. He was drafted 12th overall in 2020. He grew up playing for the EPS youth team and later made a name for himself with HIFK in Finland’s top league. Lundell has already won gold at both the U18 and U20 World Junior Championships. His most notable NHL achievement is a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024.

Anton Lundell's Hometown

Anton Lundell is from Espoo, a suburb of Helsinki, Finland. He grew up watching hockey, influenced by his father Jan Lundell, a former goalie, and the atmosphere of Helsinki Arena. Growing up, Lundell watched his dad play and later skated there himself as a player for HIFK

Anton Lundell returned to Finland as part of the NHL Global Series. The Florida Panthers were chosen to participate, and they faced the Dallas Stars in Tampere, Finland. For Lundell, the trip was special. He was born in Espoo and spent much of his childhood in the city. “Going to Helsinki is going home for me… It’s my second home. I watched Dad play there. I was at almost every home game,” he shared in an interview as per the official NHL website. He returned not just as a hometown player, but as a champion of the Stanley Cup with the Panthers, making the visit even more special.

Anton Lundell's Nationality

Anton Lundell is a Finnish citizen. He has proudly represented Finland on the international stage many times. He won gold at the U18 World Championship in 2018, followed by gold at the World Juniors in 2019 and bronze in 2021.