Hardy Häman Aktell

Hardy Häman Aktell
Häman Aktell holding the Calder Cup in 2024
Born (1998-07-04) July 4, 1998
Kåge, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NL team
Former teams		 SC Bern
Växjö Lakers
Washington Capitals
NHL draft 108th overall, 2016
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2018–present

Hardy Häman Aktell (born July 4, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for SC Bern in the National League (NL). Häman Aktell was drafted 108th overall in the 2016 NHL entry draft by the Nashville Predators.

Playing career

Following the 2022–23 season, helping Växjö Lakers to claim their second Le Mat Trophy in three years,[1] Häman Aktell as an unsigned free agent from the Nashville Predators was signed to a one-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on April 27, 2023.[2]

During the 2023–24 season, Häman Aktell was recalled and made his NHL debut on October 21, 2023. He registered 1 assist through 6 appearances with the Capitals before returning to the Hershey Bears. On June 24, 2024, he won the Calder Cup with the Bears, Washington's primary affiliate.[3]

Continuing his tenure with the Hershey Bears in the 2024–25 season, Häman Aktell registered 9 assists through 27 games on the blueline. Unable to climb the depth chart within the Capitals organization, Häman Aktell was placed on unconditional waivers and was mutually released from the remainder of his contract on 1 February 2025.[4] Returning to Europe, Häman Aktell was promptly signed to a three-year contract in joining Swiss based club, SC Bern of the NL, on 4 February 2025.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Skellefteå AIK J20 21012 10000
2016–17 Skellefteå AIK J20 31236 —————
2017–18 Skellefteå AIK J20 1422429 31120
2018–19 IF Björklöven Allsv 3415628 —————
2018–19 Vännäs HC Div.1 20112 —————
2019–20 IF Björklöven Allsv 456101622 20000
2020–21 Växjö Lakers SHL 50381112 142132
2021–22 Växjö Lakers SHL 505111647 10440
2022–23 Växjö Lakers SHL 519273622 1834710
2023–24 Hershey Bears AHL 55291133 1754914
2023–24 Washington Capitals NHL 60112 —————
2024–25 Hershey Bears AHL 2709918 —————
2024–25 SC Bern NL 20112 30114
SHL totals 151174663141 33591412
NHL totals 60112 —————

Awards and honours

Award Year
SHL
Le Mat Trophy champion 2021, 2023 [6][7]
AHL
Calder Cup 2024 [8]

References

  1. ↑ Silber, Sammi (April 26, 2023). "Report: Capitals Frontrunners To Sign Standout SHL Defenseman Häman Aktell". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Capitals Sign Hardy Häman Aktell". NHL.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Hardy Haman Aktell Makes NHL Debut with Capitals". hersheybears.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Capitals to release Haman Aktell after clearing uncondtional waivers". prohockeyrumors.com. February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ "SCB sign Hardy Haman Aktell" (in German). SC Bern. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Vaxjo go 3-for-3 in SHL finals". International Ice Hockey Federation. May 13, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ Knekta, Jonathan; Ros, Tomas; Abrahamsson, Hans (April 24, 2023). "Växjö Lakers svenska mästare i ishockey". aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "New faces spark Bears to latest Calder Cup championship". American Hockey League. June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
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