Axel Hurtig's World Junior Dream

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‘I know who I’m going to be’: Where does Team Sweden’s Axel Hurtig fit in Flames’ future plans?

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Axel Hurtig is the only Calgary Flames prospect playing in the world junior hockey championship.

The 19-year-old defenceman has been home-based at the Saddledome as a stalwart for the WHL ’s Calgary Hitmen .

Hurtig has been selected by the Flames in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Draft .

Axel Hurtig is a seventh -round draft pick in the Calgary Hitmen .

The Swedish defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the summer .

Hurtig has previously donned the Tre Kronor — or Three Crowns — at the World Junior A. Challenge and the 2023 Under-18 World Championship .

The Swedes open their tournament with a Boxing Day battle against the Slovaks .

The puck drops at 1:30 a.m. in Hurtig ’s home country.

“I take a lot of pride playing for Sweden . I’m really honoured that they picked me,” Hurtig said.

The Flames scouting staff noticed during his draft year and as international hockey fans should see, Hurtig is willing to do whatever it takes to win.

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