Vancouver Canucks deliver a special announcement for defensemen Marcus Pettersson
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Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson is having himself a very special week.
On Monday, Sweden revealed its lineup for the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship. Among the selections on defense is Vancouver Canucks blueliner Marcus Pettersson.
Canucks celebrate defensemen Marcus Pettersson's birthday on social media.
The Canucks defenseman turned 29 on Thursday and will be celebrating his birthday alongside his Swedish teammates at the IIHF.
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Tyler Kuehl from the Canucks Army writes that Pettersson is set to represent Sweden at the World Championship for the second straight year and the fourth time overall. The Skellefteå native helped Sweden capture bronze last year in Czechia.
"The Swedish defenceman also played three games for his country during this season's EuroHockey Tour. In his younger days, he played for Tre Kronor at the 2012 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, the 2014 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship and the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship." -Kuehl
The 28-year-old began the 2024-25 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks in a deal that also brought in forward Drew O'Connor. In return, the Penguins received Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, prospect Melvin Fernstrom, and a 2025 first-round pick.
Pettersson and the Canucks agreed to a six-year contract extension in February with an AAV of $5.5 million.
"The left shot defenceman played a total of 31 games for the Canucks, scoring a goal and 10 assists for 11 points. He was a plus-8 while averaging an average of 21:09 of ice time. In 78 games overall last season, he scored four goals and 25 assists for 29 points with a plus-6 rating." -Kuehl
Pettersson is part of a seasoned Swedish defensive group that includes NHL regulars Rasmus Andersson (Flames), Jonas Brodin (Wild), Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings), and Adam Larsson (Kraken). Up front, Tre Kronor boasts an impressive offensive core led by Mika Zibanejad (Rangers) and Lucas Raymond (Red Wings).
"Of the 23 players announced, eight were also on Sweden's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Elias Pettersson was on the team that finished third in the event back in February." -Kuehl
Sweden will kick off its Group A campaign at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship in Stockholm on Friday with a matchup against Slovakia.
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