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One week after winning the SHL Championship with Skellefteå AIK (April 29, 2024), Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka signed his three-year, entry-level contract (ELC) with Detroit.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / Detroit Hockey Now / 11 hours ago

Red Wings Sign Sandin Pellikka

A week after he was helping Skelleftea to the Swedish Hockey League title, defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka is signing with the Detroit Red Wings. The team made the announcement Monday morning that Sandin Pellikka is in agreement to terms on a three-year entry-level contract.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / Daily Faceoff / 15 hours ago

Red Wings sign Sandin-Pellikka to entry-level contract

One of Hockeytown’s highly-regarded prospects has inked his first pro contract in North America. On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed Axel Sandin-Pellikka to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will begin in the 2024-25 season.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 14 hours ago

Red Wings sign 2023 first-round pick to entry-level deal

The Red Wings signed 2023 first-round pick Axel Sandin Pellikka to his three-year, entry-level contract.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 30

Red Wings Prospect Report: Sandin Pellikka SHL Champion

For the second time in three years, a top Detroit Red Wings prospect is lifting a trophy as champion of the Swedish Hockey League. Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka and Skelleftea blanked Rogle 2-0 on Monday to capture the best-of-seven SHL final 4-1.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 18

Skelleftea Needs a Hero; Could Red Wings Prospect be That Guy?

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is already displaying a habit for potting big goals. Could he be in line to deliver the goods again today as Skelleftea is facing Frolunda in Game 7 of their SHL semifinal series?

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 3

Red Wings Prospects Starring in Swedish Playoffs

Big performances from a pair of Detroit Red Wings defensive prospects are highlighting the quarterfinals of the SHL playoffs. Already, Axel Sandin Pellikka (17th overall, 2023) and Skelleftea are through to the semifinals.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 27

This Red Wings Prospect Was OT Hero

The Detroit Red Wings couldn’t find an overtime winner on Tuesday when they desperately needed it. They could’ve used Axel Sandin Pellikka. The defenseman chosen 17th overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL entry draft was an OT hero on Tuesday in the Swedish playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 8

Red Wings Prospect Sandin Pellikka Out With Serious Upper-Body Injury

Evidently, his heart may not be the only part of Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka’s body that was broken at the recent IIHF World Junior Championship.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 5

Medal Fest Continues for Red Wings Prospects at WJC

For the fifth tournament in succession, there will be Detroit Red Wings prospects adorned with medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Sweden is playing the USA for the gold medal on Friday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 3

Red Wings Prospect Sandin Pellikka Nearly Smothered In Glory

When the point shot from Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka dented the twine of the Swiss net, it assured that Sweden would live to fight another day in the IIHF World Junior Championship.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 2

Red Wings Pick Sandin Pellikka Heroic for Swedes at WJC

Two Detroit Red Wings prospects are going on in the medal round at the IIHF World Junior Championship and one is going home. Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka (17th overall, 2023) assured that the host nation would survive to play in the semifinals.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 21

Red Wings Prospect Notebook: Dower Nilsson Back; Sandin Pellikka Swedish Leader

Shortly after his attendance at the Detroit Red Wings development camp last summer, it was announced that left-winger Noah Dower Nilsson (73rd overall, 2023 NHL entry draft) would be undergoing shoulder surgery.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 26

Sandin Pellikka Scores Again; Red Wings Pick Nears SHL Record

Continuing to light red lamps in Sweden, Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is charging down an SHL record. The defenseman was tallying his eighth goal of the SHL.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 18

Sandin Pellikka Can Be Top Scoring U19 SHL Defenseman in 40 Years

Detroit Red Wings 2023 first-round pick Axel Sandin Pellikka is on his way to accomplishing a Swedish Hockey League feat that no teenager has done in four decades.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 25

Red Wings Prospects Sandin Pellikka, Johansson Picked to Swedish Junior Squad

A tradition will continue with two Detroit Red Wings prospects gaining inclusion in the Swedish junior national team roster for the upcoming five-nations tourney set to be held in the Czech Republic.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 24

Red Wings Prospect Report: Sandin Pellikka Wowing Teammates

His spectacular start to the SHL season has Detroit Red Wings 2023 first-round draft pick Axel Sandin Pellikka turning heads everywhere . . . including those on his own team’s bench.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 14

Sandin Pellikka Enjoying Fast Start in SHL.

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka’s strong start in the Swedish Hockey League has helped Detroit fans monitor his progress. The Swedish media can’t get enough of him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 11

Red Wings Prospect Sandin Pellikka Came to Back End Through Side Door

At the age of 10, Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka desperately wanted to attend a hockey school in his native Sweden. The problem is, the only spots open at the school were for defenseman.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 29

Red Wings Pick Sandin Pellikka Leading All SHL Defenders In Goals

With some very important people on hand to watch him in action, Detroit Red Wings 2023 first-round pick Axel Sandin Pellikka delivered what the expectations are for an elite talent.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Red Wings Prospect Rankings: #4 Axel Sandin Pellikka

Axel Sandin Pellikka (ASP) is going to be an excellent addition to the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect pool, instantly becoming their top prospect on the right side of defense, filling one of the biggest holes in the future depth of the team.

Detroit Red Wings News / Octopus Thrower / August 4

Two prospects turning heads at Summer Showcase

Detroit Red Wings first-round pick Axel Sandin Pellikka and Anton Johansson combined for a game-winning goal on Wednesday, propelling Team Sweden past Finland 3-2.