Anton Blomqvist
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Anton Blomqvist

Hometown:

Malmo Sweden

Currently Playing In:

Pro

Birthday:

1990-03-07

Position:

D

Eligible for draft:

2008

Shoots:

Left

Drafted:

2009

Height:

6-4

Acquired:

6th round (167th overall), 2009

Weight:

189 lbs.

Probability of Success
  • D

2008-09: Posted 16 points in 31 games for Malmö’s under-20 team.

2009-10: Blomqvist stepped up into the Allsvenskan full time for Malmö, appearing in 49 games with 3 goals, 2 assists for 5 points. He was held scoreless in five postseason games.

2010-11: Blomqvist skated in five AHL games with Springfield, making his North American debut in April 2011 after competing for Malmo in AllSvenskan in his native Sweden. He had 1 assist and was an even plus/minus with 21 PMs in his stint with the Falcons, who failed to reach the AHL playoffs. Blomqvist skated in 27 games for Malmo as a 20-year-old and was an even plus/minus with 1 assist and 14 PMs.