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Goaltender Jesper Vikman Joins Silver Knights

April 9, 2023 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Henderson Silver Knights News Release


HENDERSON - Henderson Silver Knights General Manager Tim Speltz announced today, April 9, that the Silver Knights have signed goaltender Jesper Vikman to a tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

Vikman, 21, completed his second Western Hockey League season with the Vancouver Giants in 2022-23. The native of Stockholm, Sweden finished the season with a 19-21-1 record for Vancouver, a 3.29 goals-against average, and a .903 save percentage.

A fifth-round draft pick of the Golden Knights in 2020, Vikman finished his WHL career with a 36-36-3 record, a 3.19 goals-against average, and a .903 save percentage.

Prior to playing North America, Vikman played 36 career games in the J20 SuperElit league in Sweden, posting a 15-18-0 record and a 3.45 goals-against average for AIK.

Vikman will wear jersey number 34 with the Silver Knights.

Jesper Vikman, Goaltender

Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden

Height: 6-3

Weight: 205 lbs.

Age: 21

Notes:

Signed tryout agreement with Henderson on April 9

Drafted in fifth round (125th overall) of 2020 NHL Draft by Vegas

19-21-1, 3.29 GAA, .903 save percentage in 2022-23 with WHL Vancouver

36-36-3, 3.19 GAA, .903 save percentage in 80 career WHL games

15-18-0, 3.45 GAA in 36 career J20 SuperElit games

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