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Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is off to another hot start in the Swedish Hockey League season. Playing for defending league champions Skelleftea AIK, the defenseman chosen 17th overall by Detroit in the 2023 NHL entry draft is already showing three goals and four assists through eight games of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 30

Red Wings Notebook: Detroit Prospect Helps Out on Historic SHL Tally

Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka was making news for scoring goals in each of Skelleftea’s first two SHL games. However, it was his assist in the club’s fourth outing of the season that was making big news.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 25

Must See: Another Memorable Goal by Sandin Pellikka

Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka has played two games for Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League this season and already two goals, including a memorable one Tuesday night The Detroit Red Wings first round pick (17th, 2023) made a slick move to score in a 3-1 win against HV71.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 13

Red Wings Prospect Notebook: Sandin Pellikka Back in Action

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka appears ready to answer the bell. That’s music to the ears of his Skelleftea teammates. The Swedish club is facing a crisis due to injuries along the blueline.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 4

Red Wings Prospect Rebounding From Injury

Axel Sandin Pellikka is back and that’s good news for both the Detroit Red Wings prospect and for his Swedish club Skelleftea. The 19-year-old defenseman, Detroit’s 17th overall selection in the 2023 NHL entry draft, has been nursing an injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / August 14

Red Wings Reveal Plans for Top Defensive Prospect

The Detroit Red Wings are in a solid place as an organization. They are trying to return to the postseason after a number of years on the outside and are inching closer to being a contender.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 11

Red Wings Picks Among Top SHL Teens

The official website of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL.se) was recently touting a pair of Detroit Red Wings draftees among the top teenagers to watch in action this season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / May 18

Sandin Pellikka Teammate Projected to be Heading to Red Wings

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is both literally and figuratively getting consideration as a big player in the 2024 NHL entry draft and he’s been linked to the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / May 16

Red Wings Pick Finalist for Top European Award

Of late, future Detroit Red Wings are dominating the honors when it comes to selecting the European Hockey Clubs Alliance Young Player of the Year. Red Wings draftees have won this award each of the past three years.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Red Wings Sign Axel Sandin-Pellikka to 3-Year ELC

One week after winning the SHL Championship with Skellefteå AIK (April 29, 2024), Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka signed his three-year, entry-level contract (ELC) with Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / May 6

Red Wings Sign Sandin Pellikka

A week after he was helping Skelleftea to the Swedish Hockey League title, defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka is signing with the Detroit Red Wings. The team made the announcement Monday morning that Sandin Pellikka is in agreement to terms on a three-year entry-level contract.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Red Wings sign Sandin-Pellikka to entry-level contract

One of Hockeytown’s highly-regarded prospects has inked his first pro contract in North America. On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed Axel Sandin-Pellikka to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will begin in the 2024-25 season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Red Wings sign 2023 first-round pick to entry-level deal

The Red Wings signed 2023 first-round pick Axel Sandin Pellikka to his three-year, entry-level contract.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 30

Red Wings Prospect Report: Sandin Pellikka SHL Champion

For the second time in three years, a top Detroit Red Wings prospect is lifting a trophy as champion of the Swedish Hockey League. Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka and Skelleftea blanked Rogle 2-0 on Monday to capture the best-of-seven SHL final 4-1.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 18

Skelleftea Needs a Hero; Could Red Wings Prospect be That Guy?

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is already displaying a habit for potting big goals. Could he be in line to deliver the goods again today as Skelleftea is facing Frolunda in Game 7 of their SHL semifinal series?

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 3

Red Wings Prospects Starring in Swedish Playoffs

Big performances from a pair of Detroit Red Wings defensive prospects are highlighting the quarterfinals of the SHL playoffs. Already, Axel Sandin Pellikka (17th overall, 2023) and Skelleftea are through to the semifinals.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 27

This Red Wings Prospect Was OT Hero

The Detroit Red Wings couldn’t find an overtime winner on Tuesday when they desperately needed it. They could’ve used Axel Sandin Pellikka. The defenseman chosen 17th overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL entry draft was an OT hero on Tuesday in the Swedish playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 8