SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Flames Prospect Jakob Leander

SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Flames Prospect Jakob Leander

 Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed Swedish defenceman and Calgary Flames prospect Jakob Leander to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement.

Leander was selected by the Calgary Hitmen with the 48th overall pick in the 2026 CHL Import Draft.

The 6-foot-4 defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the seventh round (208th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. A native of Jönköping, Sweden, Leander spent the past three seasons developing in the HV71 program. During the 2025–26 season, the 18-year-old recorded 12 points (2G, 10A) in 36 games with HV71’s U20 team.

“We are excited to officially welcome Jakob to our organization,” said Calgary Hitmen General Manager Cass Bruni. “He complements our existing group of defencemen as a hard-to-play-against, right-shot defender. His size, competitiveness, and ability to defend make him a valuable addition to our blue line.”

JAKOB LEANDER  – DEFENCE

HOMETOWN: Jönköping, Sweden

DOB:  March 1, 2008

HEIGHT: 6’4”

WEIGHT: 209 lbs

SHOOTS: Right