AXEL SANDIN-PELLIKKA NEWS

Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson has goal and assist for first NHL points in 4-2 win over Kraken

Nate Danielson had a goal and an assist for his first two NHL points as the Detroit Red Wings' rookies fueled a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Sandin-Pellikka scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact The goal was a positive, but Sandin-Pellikka appeared to be benched later in the contest, logging a season-low 13:43 of ice time. Given the tough opponent, it makes sense for head coach Todd McLellan to take a cautious approach while playing with a lead. Sandin-Pellikka has handled top-four minutes a majority of the time this season, logging five points, 21 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-9 rating over 17 appearances.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alex DeBrincat scores twice, Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to end 3-game slide

Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Red Wings' Axel Sandin-Pellikka On First NHL Goal: "It's Unbelievable" Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka netted his first goal in the National Hockey League on Friday evening, a feeling that he s...

OCTOBER 19 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Opens scoring Friday Sandin-Pellikka scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact The goal came at 13:02 of the first period, and it was Sandin-Pellikka's first NHL point. He's otherwise performed pretty well for a 20-year-old rookie defenseman, racking up 11 blocked shots and eight shots on net, though he also has a minus-3 rating and six PIM. The Red Wings have deployed him in a second-pairing role with power-play time. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to hold an NHL gig all season or if he'll need some minutes at AHL Grand Rapids.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Larkin's overtime goal lifts Red Wings past Lightning, 2-1

Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway 3:36 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Logs big minutes in debut Sandin Pellikka made his NHL debut in Detroit's 5-1 loss to Montreal on Thursday.

Impact Sandin Pellikka certainly wasn't eased into the league. He logged a staggering 22:34 of ice time, including 1:13 with the man advantage. He didn't stand out statistically despite that -- no points, one shot and one block -- but if Thursday's game is reflective of how Detroit plans to utilize the 20-year-old going forward, then he will be worth keeping an eye on. Sandin Pellikka recorded 29 points in 46 regular-season outings as well as eight points in 11 playoff appearances with Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Red Wings' Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård joining AHL team Detroit Red Wings prospects Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård will join the Grand Rapids Griffins.

APRIL 15 • FREEP.COM

Loaned to AHL affiliate Sandin Pellikka was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact Sandin Pellikka had 12 goals and 29 points in 46 regular-season appearances with SHL Skelleftea AIK in 2024-25 before adding one goal and seven assists in 11 playoff outings. The 20-year-old defender will probably see playing time in the AHL to conclude the 2024-25 campaign. The Red Wings selected Sandin Pellikka with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He could earn a roster spot with Detroit in 2025-26.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Showcases talent at WJC Sandin Pellikka recorded four goals, six assists and a plus-8 rating over seven appearances at the 2025 World Junior Championship between late December and early January, Jonathan...

Impact Sandin Pellikka suited up for Team Sweden during the world juniors, and although the team was unable to take home a medal in this year's tournament, the 19-year-old performed well on the international stage. Sandin Pellikka has now returned to Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League, where he's recorded eight goals, 14 assists, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 29 appearances this season. The 19-year-old was named the World Junior Championship Best Defenseman while playing for Team Sweden, and he said that he hopes to continue improving defensively over the remainder of the SHL campaign.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Axel Sandin-Pellikka gets hat trick, assist, and player of the game NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Sandin Pellikka has hat trick as Sweden starts world juniors with rout of Slovakia OTTAWA - Defenceman Axel Sandin Pellikka scored a natural hat trick as Sweden kicked off the 2025 world junior hockey championship with a 5-...

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Axel Sandin-Pellikka still leads Skelleftea in points NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Axel Sandin-Pellikka leads the way on SHL as top point producer NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Looking at Griffins and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, NCAA drama unfolding NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jeremy Laura - Wings sign Axel Sandin-Pellikka to ELC, 3/4 of league working on next seaso NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

MAY 6, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Signs entry-level contract Sandin Pellikka signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Detroit on Monday.

Impact Sandin Pellikka generated 10 goals and 18 points in 39 games with Skelleftea AIK of the SHL during the 2023-24 regular season. He also earned two goals and five assists in 14 playoff outings en route to helping his team become SHL champions. The Red Wings selected the 19-year-old blueliner with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Sandin Pellikka could get a long look at training camp in the fall before being loaned back to his Swedish team.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Axel Sandin Pellikka and why should Vancouver Canucks fans care about him? Looking at the first rounder that went to Detroit in the Filip Hronek deal and what happened to other Canuck trades involving draft picks.

MARCH 12, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is having a 'wow' season Sandin Pellikka, the Red Wings' No. 17 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, is a returnee at the world juniors at age 18.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM