Senators’ 2019 first-round pick Lassi Thomson signs in SHL
Ottawa Senators former 2019 first-round pick Lassi Thomson is headed to Sweden as he has agreed to terms on a contract to play for the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
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Thomson spent the 2023-24 regular season with the Sens’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Belleville Senators and tallied six goals and 15 assists for 21 points in 67 games. He added two points in 4 Calder Cup Playoff contests.
The Tampere, Finland product spent four seasons in the AHL with the Senators. He registered 24 goals and 69 assists for 93 points in 202 games. Thomson made his NHL debut in the 2021-22 season appearing in 16 games and registering five points.
Prior to his pro career, Thomson spent time with the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2018-19. He led all Rockets’ defensemen with 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points in 63 games, he ranked fourth among Rockets’ skaters. Thomson was named to the WHL West Second All-Star Team.
Internationally, Thomson has represented Finland on a number of different occasions including the Men’s 18’s and the World Juniors. He captained Finland at the 2019-20 World Junior, registering three assists in seven games. He captured a gold medal with Finland at the U18’s.