The team's intake this year consists of 16 players, a significant increase from last year when only nine boys were offered spots, indicating growth in the junior program. According to major media reports, many of the selected players have great potential, and the team aims to support them in reaching their maximum capabilities. Jens Själin, Luleå Hockey's junior manager, emphasized the difficulties of becoming an elite hockey player, noting it requires managing all aspects from training to diet and sleep.
He stated that many have great potential and the team will try to help all of them get as far as possible. The specific criteria used to select the 22 players and the total number of applicants for these spots have not been disclosed. Additionally, the exact start date of the next season for Luleå Hockey's junior team remains unknown, and the names of the other 20 players offered spots besides Fjellström and Andersson have not been released.
It is many who have great potential and we will try to help all of them to get as far as possible. Then it is up to themselves, of course.
It is not easy to become an elite hockey player and it requires managing everything from training to diet and sleep.