Hurtig Named to Swedish World Junior Roster

Calgary Hitmen Defenceman and Flames prospect Axel Hurtig has been named to Sweden’s 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship roster. The tournament takes place in Ottawa, starting on Dec. 26 and wrapping up on Jan. 5.

Hurtig was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 2023 NHL Draft in the seventh round before being drafted by the Calgary Hitmen as their lone pick in the 2023 CHL Import Draft in the first round (33rd overall). While this will be his first appearance at the tournament, the defenceman has represented Sweden at the U18 and U19 levels. He is currently in the midst of his first WHL season, playing for the Calgary Hitmen. He has one goal and five points through 25 games and his +18 rating ranks him sixth among all WHL defenceman and second among all WHL rookie blueliners.