Wheeling Nailers sign goaltender Philip Svedebäck

Wheeling Nailers Philip Svedebäck ECHL Providence College Boston Bruins

The Wheeling Nailers have signed goaltender Philip Svedebäck to a contract for the 2026-27 season. The 24-year-old Swedish native joins the team following a four-year collegiate career at Providence College.

During his time with the Friars, Svedebäck appeared in 113 games, maintaining a save percentage of .908 or better and a goals-against average under 2.50 across his tenure. He contributed to the team winning its second Hockey East regular-season championship and advancing to the NCAA National Tournament.

Svedebäck was originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to his time in North America, he played junior hockey in Sweden with the Växjö Lakers and spent one season in the USHL with the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

Entities

Boston Bruins · Philip Svedebäck · Providence College · Växjö Lakers · Wheeling Nailers

Sources

Svedebäck joins Nailers [prohockeynews.com]

12 days ago

Philip Svedeback Signs With ECHL Wheeling Nailers [www.prohockeyrumors.com]

12 days ago