Hockeysverig article quoting Ivar Stenberg's agent

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The agent's answer about the Frölunda talent: "Nothing to be silly about"

Ivar Stenberg is rumored to be on his way to the NCAA and Boston University. Now the player's agent Simon Olsson responds to the speculation.

"That teams over in North America want Ivar is nothing unusual and nothing to scoff at," he says to Hockeysverige.se.

The NCAA is attracting more and more young players. This year's World Junior Championship team includes Tom Willander, who plays for Boston University. There he is teammates with Sascha Boumedienne and Alexander Zetterberg, both of whom are recurring elements in the junior national teams.

For next season, there may also be more Swedish talents in Boston University.

Yesterday evening, Cam Robinson on EP Rinkside came with information that Ivar Stenberg is leaning towards a move to Boston University. Frölunda's giant talent has completely dominated in both Småkronorna and J20 National this season. The forward is also seen as a big name for the future in Sweden. In Frölunda's last game against Skellefteå, he also played over twelve minutes in the SHL.

"I have no comments on any individual Tweet," says Simon Olsson and continues:

– Ivar has a very good season in Frölunda and taken steps there this year and now gets a confidence with the first team both in training and matches to build on this season with the big men. I think this is good marketing for the entire SHL if this type of player can fit on an SHL rink. And also maybe a chance to play with some national team merited teammates to learn from and be challenged by. It is perhaps the world's strictest and most defensive top league and it is damn difficult for young and skilled players to take their place  on nine forwards in the team building.

The agent's answer about Ivar Stenberg: "I would have liked that too"

Ivar Stenberg has scored two points per game in the national team during the season and has also been one of J20 National's best players. This despite the fact that he is two younger than the oldest in the league. It is also a player who is ranked very high for the 2026 draft.

"Hopefully, some types of players like this can open a bigger window even for those who are of the highest class among young people who may not be shaped for a fourth line. But for those who are a little more puck skilled, with high hockey IQ as strengths, to get more and more space in the SHL squads. Then this, together with hard physical training and being able to compete against men on a daily basis, can be an exciting journey for hockey Sweden. It takes patience and extremely hard work from players and leaders to get the most out of this type of player. If we can handle it in the right way, I think it would make the league and hockey Sweden even more attractive," says Simon Olsson.

Frölunda has given Ivar Stenberg the chance in two SHL games this season. It now remains to be seen if there will be games in Frölunda next season as well or if there will then be a move to North America.

"It's great to see Ivar get the chance, well done Frölunda and well done Ivar. He is fully focused on playing his best hockey for them to win games. That teams in North America want to have over Ivar is nothing unusual and nothing to scoff at. I would have wanted that too if I were them. Where Ivar and Frölunda stand, we handle internally together with them in a professional way, Olsson concludes.