S62 TEAM NORWAY



Presenting: The S62 IIHF Team Norway Roster!

*** FORWARDS ***

S45 - Andreas Kvalheim : @raymond3000

The old man of the team is a legend in Norwegian hockey. He is one of the top 5 scorers in Team Norway history and continues to be a dominant force. He plays for the Texas Renegades, scoring 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points.

S47 - Eko van Otter : @hotdog

The Otter has become the international symbol for Norwegian hockey, as Eko has been a dominant force in the IIHF, leading Norway in scoring for 7 straight seasons. Despite playing defense in the SHL, he continues as a forward in the IIHF. He plays for the Atlanta Inferno. scoring 14 goals and 31 assists for 45 points.

S50 - Samuel Michaud :@golden_apricot

Like van Otter, Michaud plays forward for Norway despite playing defense in the SHL. He plays a tough, physical game but also has a deft scoring touch. He plays for the Philadelphia Forge, scoring 18 goals and 29 assists for 47 points.

S52 - Adam Scianna : @RedCapeDiver

The third SHL defender who switches up to a forward in the IIHF, Scianna is relied upon to play a strong checking role to shut down the other teams' top players. He plays for the Texas Renegades, scoring 15 goals and 43 assists for 58 points.

S54 - Dwight Knight : @hockeyiscool

The top TPE player on the team was also the team's leading scorer last tournament, and projects to repeat that performance this season. Knight is a skilled power forward who creates havoc in the opposing end with his size and strength. He plays for the Tampa Bay Barracuda, scoring 22 goals and 35 assists for 57 points.

S56 - Vladmir Petrov : @Muford

Vladmir and his brother Slava transferred from Russia to Norway early in their careers, and are now the faces of the next wave of Norwegian hockey talent. Vladmir is a player hitting his prime, possessing elite offensive skills, and should be a breakout player this tourney. He plays for the Tampa Bay Barracuda, scoring 16 goals and 15 assists for 31 points.

S56 - Slava Petrov : @ckroyal92

Slava join his brother as an up and coming player for Norway, he is a two-way player with great passing skills. He plays a quick transition game which can bewilder opposing defenders. He plays for the New Orleans Specters, scoring 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points.

S57 - Rob Wright : @Snuffalupagus

Despite having an American-sounding name, Wright is a home-grown Norwegian talent who is emerging as an elite talent. He is a huge specimen of masculinity with eye-popping strength and physical attributes. He plays for the Baltimore Platoon, scoring 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points.

S59 - Salberger Lillehammersson : @NorwegianDemon

Lillehammersson is a young talented player just launching his SHL career, and already he impresses scouts with his ability to get open and use his blistering shot to great effect. He is from the same agent who represented Norwegian legend Anders Christiansen, and is a fan favorite especially amongst the ladies! He plays for the Atlanta Inferno, scoring 10 goals and 19 assists for 29 points.

S60 - Gonzo Gobbledygook : @tweedledunn

Despite his youth, Gonzo has already created a huge buzz around himself as he projects to be an elite talent in the league. He has yet to make his SHL debut, but this will be his second appearance already in the IIHF. He has been a force in the SMJHL, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Colorado Raptors, scoring 32 goals and 42 assists for 74 points.

S61 - Ahlo Kysoka : @Lazyeye

Kysoka is another young Norwegian player just beginning to make a name for himself, and will be making his IIHF debut for Team Norway. He has great playmaking skills, and was the leading scorer for the Nevada Battleborn, leading the way in their resurgent season. He scored 10 goals and 39 assists for 49 points.

S61 - Grogu Mandosson : @Muerto

Another IIHF rookie for Norway, really only here because technically he's active and the other guy isn't. He was the leading scorer for the Great Falls Grizzlies, scoring 20 goals and 36 assists for 56 points.

*** DEFENSE ***

S46 - Karlstraße Scholz : @karlssens

Scholz has been a stalwart on the Norwegian blue line for a long time, and is still a force to be reckoned with. He is solid defensively but also has a knack for creating opportunities in the offensive zone. He plays for the Edmonton Blizzard, scoring 8 goals and 24 assists for 32 points.

S54 - Bork Lazer : @Frick_Nasty

A defensive beast who sparks terror in the hearts of opposing players, Lazer exists only to punish those who stray too close to the net. Claim to fame is being the first player chosen in the S60 expansion draft! He plays for the Philadelphia Forge, scoring 10 goals and 18 assists for 28 points.

S55 - Teddy Murphy : @trashae

Mr. Murphy changed his name from Teddy Park and changed his nationality from American, and Team Norway is ecstatic about that. He is a dominant defensive player who can leave opposing players twitching in pain and shock if they venture too close to him. He plays for the Baltimore Platoon, scoring 9 goals and 29 assists for 38 points.

S56 - Tanjiro Kamado : @Andy

Kamado plays for Norway, despite having a Japanese-sounding name he is actually from Italy! He has been developing at a great pace and is emerging as an elite defender capable of creating offense out of seemingly nothing. He plays for the Baltimore Platoon, scoring 14 goals and 39 assists for 53 points.

S58 - Ole Olson : @Amidships

Representing the next wave of elite defenders for a nation which has had multiple Hall of Famers in that position, Olson is emerging as a strong two-way player with a well-balanced skillset. Despite his youth, he is already establishing himself as a permanent fixture for his national team blue line. He plays for the New Orleans Specters, scoring 7 goals and 22 assists for 29 points.

S58 - Bjørn Jakobsen : @siddhus

At 6'11" and 300 lbs, Jakobsen is an absolute monster on the ice. His imposing presence makes him an ideal net-front presence, but he also possesses surprising offensive instincts for such a big man. He plays for the New England Wolfpack, scoring 8 goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

*** GOALTENDERS ***

S46 - Peter Larson : @Tomasnz

The Danish-born goaltender has been a stalwart for Team Norway for many seasons, although he is playing more backup these days. He continues to perform well despite his advanced age. He plays for the Philadelphia Forge, putting up a record of 11-4-3 in 21 games played.

S52 - Cillian Kavanagh : @takethehorizon

Cavanagh has become one of the elite goaltenders in the SHL, and will be the starter for Team Norway this tournament. He has never had a losing record in the IIHF series as a starter, backstopping the team to its Bronze Medal victory 2 seasons ago. He plays for the Texas Renegades, posting a 38-10-5 record in 54 games played.

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Outlook: with a balanced roster up front with a solid mix of veterans, up and comers, and promising rookies, and a defensive corps which matches any other in the tournament, Norway is projected to be a competitive team which should make the medal round from their group. They are hungry for more medals after missing out last season, with a little luck and some solid goaltending from Cavanagh, it would not be surprising if they find themselves on the podium again!


Good luck to all, and to all have fun!

      S76 SMJHL DRAFT 3RD OVERALL PICK     
        S77 SHL DRAFT 4TH OVERALL PICK         
                     IIHF TEAM NORWAY                      

 

Iliket Urtles | #72 | RW | Hamilton Steelhawks | S70 | 1407 TPE (S69 - )

  

   

Adam Scianna | #31 | D | Texas Renegades | S52 | 2168 TPE (S51 - S68) 

Birthplace: Trondheim, Norway

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 225 lbs

Number: 31

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SHL Regular Season 

S55 [TEX] | GP: 50  G: 5  A: 16  P: 21 +/-: +3  PIM: 18  HIT: 72  SB: 55 |

S56 [TEX] | GP: 50  G: 11  A: 13  P: 24 +/-: +6  PIM: 24  HIT: 72  SB: 54 |

S57 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 9  A: 33  P: 42 +/-: +24  PIM: 32  HIT: 80  SB: 98 |

S58 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 19  A: 33  P: 52 +/-: +49  PIM: 17  HIT: 83  SB: 98 |

S59 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 12  A: 37  P: 49 +/-: +40  PIM: 18  HIT: 89  SB: 91 |

S60 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 19  A: 27  P: 46 +/-: +17  PIM: 14  HIT: 68  SB: 87 |

S61 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 18  A: 36  P: 54 +/-: +29  PIM: 12  HIT: 26  SB: 99 |

S62 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 15  A: 43  P: 58 +/-: +29  PIM: 8  HIT: 14  SB: 84 |

S63 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 13  A: 30  P: 43 +/-: +39  PIM: 12  HIT: 73  SB: 108 |

S64 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 16  A: 30  P: 46 +/-: +27  PIM: 16  HIT: 107  SB: 112 |

S65 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 8  A: 22  P: 30 +/-: -30  PIM: 16  HIT: 104  SB: 157 |

S66 [TEX] | GP: 66  G: 5  A: 15  P: 20 +/-: -18  PIM: 24  HIT: 58  SB: 100 |

S67 [LAP] | GP: 66  G: 2  A: 10  P: 10 +/-: /5  PIM: 20  HIT: 63  SB: 33 |

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IIHF

S51 [Norway] | [RD] GP: 12  G: 0  A: 2  P: 2  +/-: -5  PIM: 6  HIT: 28  SB: 27 |

S52 [Norway] | [RD] GP: 12  G: 1  A: 0  P: 1  +/-: +1  PIM: 4  HIT: 25  SB: 7 |

S53 [Norway] | [RD] GP: 12  G: 0  A: 1  P: 1  +/-: -5  PIM: 7  HIT: 14  SB: 7 |

S54 [Norway] | [LD] GP: 12  G: 2  A: 0  P: 2  +/-: -1  PIM: 2  HIT: 22  SB: 9 |

S55 [Norway] | [LD] GP: 12  G: 1  A: 4  P: 5  +/-: +0  PIM: 11  HIT: 18  SB: 14 |

S56 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 0  A: 2  P: 2  +/-: -5  PIM: 0  HIT: 11  SB: 25 |

S57 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 3  A: 6  P: 9  +/-: +4  PIM: 4  HIT: 12  SB: 34 |

S58 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 3  A: 7  P: 10  +/-: -5  PIM: 6  HIT: 12  SB: 25 |

S59 [Norway] | [RW] GP: 12  G: 5  A: 6  P: 11  +/-: +9  PIM: 6  HIT: 9  SB: 11 |

S60 [Norway] | [RW] GP: 12  G: 6  A: 6  P: 12  +/-: +6  PIM: 2  HIT: 5  SB: 13 |

S61 [Norway] | [RW] GP: 12  G: 1  A: 2  P: 3  +/-: +3  PIM: 4  HIT: 14  SB: 12 |

S62 [Norway] | [RW] GP: 12  G: 4  A: 4  P: 8  +/-: -1  PIM: 6  HIT: 21  SB: 10 |

S63 [Norway] | [RD] GP: 12  G: 0  A: 5  P: 5  +/-: -5  PIM: 2  HIT: 18  SB: 19 |

S64 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 4  A: 4  P: 8  +/-: +3  PIM: 2  HIT: 16  SB: 7 |

S65 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 0  A: 3  P: 3  +/-: -4  PIM: 0  HIT: 13  SB: 13 |

S66 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 2  A: 7  P: 9  +/-: +1  PIM: 5  HIT: 12  SB: 9 |

S67 [Norway] | [RW] GP: 12  G: 2  A: 6  P: 8  +/-: +5  PIM: 2  HIT: 12  SB: 4 |

S68 [Norway] | [LW] GP: 12  G: 1  A: 6  P: 7  +/-: -9  PIM: 2  HIT: 12  SB: 7 |

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Career History

S51 SMJHL Draft 2nd Round - 12th Overall by Kelowna 

S52 SHL Draft 1st Round - 3rd Overall by Texas

S52 Zach Miller Tropey - Most Dedicated Player 

S52 Elias Armia Award - The Commissioner's Award of Excellence

S53 Named Captain of the Kelowna Knights

S55 Called up to the Texas Renegades 

S55 SHL All-Rookie Team

S59 Challenge Cup Champion

S62 Challenge Cup Champion

S67 IIHF Gold Medal Winner 

S68 Announces Retirement

    

thanks @Carpy48 and @frithjofr and @rum_ham and @Julio Tokolosh and @Briedaqueduc for the sigs

  

           

Geronimo Otto || C || SFP || GER || S31-S43
Drafted 49th by Kelowna Knights
Drafted 20th by Portland Admirals
Co-GM of POR/SFP S35, S41-S50
Traded to Edmonton Blizzard S43


Ray Bork || D || HAM || GBR || S44-S58
Drafted 7th by Halifax Raiders
Auto-Drafted 2nd Round (Co-GM) by SFP
Traded to Hamilton Steelhawks S55


Gonzo Gobbledygook || W || COL || NOR || S60-Present
Drafted 7th by Colorado Raptors
Drafted 4th by Winnipeg Aurora