67’s Ekberg to represent Sweden at 2025 U18 World Championship
The Ottawa 67’s are proud to announce that forward Filip Ekberg has been selected to represent Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championship, taking place from April 23 to May 3 in Frisco, Texas.
Ekberg, 17, was selected 33rd overall by Ottawa in the 2024 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The Uppsala, Sweden native recorded 16 goals and 29 assists for 45 points in 53 games during his rookie season, earning OHL Rookie of the Week honours in March.
Sweden’s tournament schedule commences today at 3:00 p.m., as Ekberg and his teammates face off against Switzerland in the tournament’s preliminary round.
Ekky on the world stage🤩
Good luck to 67's Filip Ekberg as he hits the ice for the 2025 @IIHFHockey World U18 Championship representing Sweden.🇸🇪
Sweden's tournament starts today at 3PM vs 🇨🇭!#U18MensWorlds | 📝 : https://t.co/GTg1j8TgOo pic.twitter.com/dm0dOnDRi9
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 23, 2025