Flames Prospect Stockselius Rising Despite Cancer Battle

Theo Stockselius was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the second round, 54th overall, in the 2025 NHL Draft. Just over a week ago, he reached another milestone on his road to the NHL when he made his SHL debut for Djurgården.

But the path to both the draft and the SHL has not always been a straight one for Stockselius. At just 15 years old, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. In an interview with Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, Stockselius opened up about his battle back and the role hockey has played in his recovery.