Leo Sahlin Wallenius is a professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Vaxjo Lakers HC J20 in the J20 Nationell, the highest level Junior ice hockey league in Sweden.
At present, he stands as one of the Top Prospects eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and also has a contract with the Lakers that runs through the 2025-26 season. Notably, Wallenius started his hockey journey with his youth team, Skövde IK and continued with them until the 2020-21 season and progressed up to the J18 Div.1 with them. Soon after, Wallenius joined Växjö Lakers HC, where he contributed 2 points in 5 games in J18 Div.1 during the 2020-21 season. He continued with them and reached the J20 Nationell in his second season with them. Nonetheless, he continues to feature in the J20 Nationell and had his breakthrough season in 2023-24, where he scored 11 goals and provided 31 assists for a combined total of 42 points throughout the season.
Leo Sahlin Wallenius's Nationality
Leo Sahlin Wallenius is a Swedish national and has represented Sweden in international junior competitions like the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and at World Junior Championships.
Notably though, he has also played for Sweden Selects U12 in the WSI U12 tournament and with the Sweden Selects U13 in WSI U13.
Leo Sahlin Wallenius Birthplace and Hometown
Leo Sahlin Wallenius was born and raised in Skovde, Sweden and began his career with the Skovde IK youth team.
FAQ's On Leo Sahlin Wallenius Ethnicity
A. Leo Sahlin Wallenius was born on April 10, 2006.
A. Leo Sahlin Wallenius plays for Växjö Lakers HC.
A. Leo Sahlin Wallenius plays as a defenseman.
A. Leo Sahlin Wallenius stands at 182 cm (6'0") tall and weighs 83 kg (183 lbs).
A. Leo Sahlin Wallenius played for Skövde IK in his youth.
