Elias Pettersson: podcast appearances and interviews

Elias Pettersson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is affiliated with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. He was born on 12 November 1998 in Sundsvall, Sweden, and was raised in Ånge. Pettersson was selected fifth overall by the Canucks in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Following an outstanding under-20 season in the Swedish Hockey League in 2017-18, during which he achieved some of the greatest performances in the league's history and won the Le Mat Trophy with the Växjö Lakers, he joined the Canucks for the 2018-19 season. Pettersson's impact was immediate, as he made the team’s opening night roster. He was recognized for his exceptional debut season by winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie in 2018-19, a rare achievement shared by few in the franchise's history. Although primarily known as a forward and alternate captain, his contributions to the team have been significant, marked by his impressive skills and leadership qualities.