The Genting Casino Coventry Blaze are pleased to confirm the signing of Swedish defenceman Jakob Stridsberg.
Stridsberg, 29, joins the club following a season in Denmark with Frederikshavn White Hawks, where in 45 games he posted 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) and had a +4 Plus/Minus rating which led the team.
Prior, the 6’0” blueliner spent three seasons in his home country, playing between the HockeyAllsvenskan and HockeyEttan, notably with HC Vita Hasten and HC Dalen.
In 2020/21, Stridsberg had a particular stand-out season, amassing 30 points (six goals, 24 assists) and his Plus/Minus of +29 was the best in HockeyEttan (West).
Prior to turning professional in Sweden, Stridsberg spent three seasons developing through the NCAA with Arizona State University where in 90 games he had 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists).
Stridsberg was a NAHL Robertson Cup Champion with Fairbanks Ice Dogs in 2015/16, in a season where he scored the most goals by a defenceman (12) and was named to the NAHL All-Midwest Division team.
At J20 SuperElit level in Sweden, the Jönköping native was twice a SM Gold Medal winner with HV71.
Head Coach Kevin Moore said, “Jakob is a physical defenceman with a great shot. He is someone who has good offensive instincts to jump into the play and to get shots through.
“Defensively he has good body position and knows how to defend hard. He is a team first all around defenceman and I am excited to have him join the club.”
Stridsberg will wear number 92 for the Blaze over the 2024/25 Elite League season.
