This Jets prospect was always destined to play in Winnipeg
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One of the more notable stories from the 2024 NHL draft involves Winnipeg Jets defensive propsect Alfons Freij.
With the 37th pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets have selected Alfons Freij from the Vaxjo Lakers HC J20 (J20 Nationell) With 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points in 40 games, Freij had one of the all-time best-scoring seasons for a defenseman his age in J20 Nationell history
Its really came down to a full circle moment for Freij who seems to have always been destined to play in Winnipeg. Alfons was just a kid when he made his first appearance in the great city of Winnipeg.
Him and his family made the 6,500 km long journey overseas to the middle of the prairies for a tournament held at the Winnipeg Jets practice facility.
Nearly a decade later, the facility's Instagram account posted an updated shot of Freij posing for the same picture on Thursday, his arms draped over the same railing where giant background posters of Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba have been replaced by Cole Perfetti and a Manitoba Moose ad.
This is a very cool story about a young kid who made the long journey to the city of Winnipeg as a child. With aspirations of becoming an NHL player, he gets drafted by the same city he visited 10 years ago.
source: The Hockey Writers & The Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Jets Draft Alfons Freij 37th Overall
Full-circle moment for Jets prospect Alfons Freij
Winnipeg Jets Draft Alfons Freij 37th Overall
Full-circle moment for Jets prospect Alfons Freij
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