Melvin Fernström and Team Sweden fell to Team USA Blue 7-2 at the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Melvin Fernström and Team Sweden fell to Team USA Blue 7-2 at the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Team Sweden kicked off their 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase, falling to Team USA Blue 7-2 on Sunday. Amongst the players competing for spots is Vancouver Canucks prospect Melvin Fernström, who was drafted 93rd overall this past June. Playing on Sweden's third line beside Svante Sjödin and Isac Hedqvist, Fernström was noticeable and was able to record his first point of the event. Canucks prospect Tom Willander was also scheduled to participate in the tournament, but was forced to skip the event due to an injury.
In the last minute of the third period, Fernström delivered a cross-ice pass right on the stick of Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jack Berglund. The goal came on the power play and made the game 7-2. Overall, Fernström made an impact on the power play and, after starting the game on the second unit, eventually found himself elevated to the first group.
Team Sweden will have to forget this game quickly as they are set to face Team USA White tomorrow. Team USA White were also winners on Sunday, defeating Team Finland 3-2. Game time is set for 1:00 pm PT from Plymouth, Michigan.
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