Elton Hermansson

Elton Hermansson
Born (2008-02-05) 5 February 2008 (age 18)
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Right
HA team Modo Hockey
NHL draft 19th overall, 2026
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2025–present

Elton Hermansson (born 5 February 2008) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a winger for Modo Hockey of the HockeyAllsvenskan. He was drafted 19th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Hermansson had 37 points in 45 games in Sweden's top U-20 league.

International

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Sweden
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 Slovakia

Hermansson represented Sweden at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and finished second in tournament scoring.

Personal life

Hermansson's father, Lennart, also played for Modo.

References

  1. ↑ Ellis, Steven. "2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November top 50". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Smeds, Jacob. "Elton Hermansson's Breakout Night". The Hockey News. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  3. ↑ O'Brien, Derek. "Swedish Prospect Elton Hermansson Looks Up To Peter Forsberg and Markus Näslund". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 18 January 2026.