Shoots Left Weight 72 kg SHL team Timra IK Positions Centerman | Name Emil Pettersson Height 1.85 m | |
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Born January 14, 1994 (age 30)
Sundsvall, Sweden ( 1994-01-14 ) NHL Draft 155th overall, 2013
Nashville Predators | ||
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Emil Pettersson (born 14 January 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing as a prospect under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pettersson was selected by the Predators in the 6th round (155th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Emil's brother Elias was drafted fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
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Playing career
Pettersson made his Elitserien (now the SHL) debut playing with Timrå IK during the 2012–13 Elitserien season.
In the 2016–17 season, having signed with Skellefteå AIK, Pettersson played in 24 games before he was transferred mid-season to join his fourth SHL club in the Växjö Lakers, on December 7, 2016. Pettersson quickly adapted with the Lakers, completing the season with 26 points in 27 games.
On May 9, 2017, Pettersson agreed to a two-year entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators.
