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New York Islanders prospect Simon Holmstrom has been named to Sweden’s final roster for the 2021 World Junior Championship.

#Isles News: Simon Holmstrom (Team Sweden) and Matias Rajaniemi (Team Finland) have been named to their respective countries #WJC teams.

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 13, 2020

Sweden finalized their roster today, when they cut Los Angeles Kings prospect Helge Grans. Holmstrom is one of 14 forwards on the final roster and one of two Islanders prospects who will be competing in the tournament, with the other being Matias Rajaniemi.

This will be Holmstrom’s first time competing in the tournament and it's also his final year of eligibility to participate. Sweden will play their first game of the tournament on Dec. 26, when they face Czech Republic.



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OTHER ISLANDERS ARTICLES FROM DECEMBER

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Islanders should try to avoid trading draft picks going forward
Simon Holmstrom named to Sweden’s preliminary WJC roster
Matias Rajaniemi named to Finland’s preliminary WJC roster
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Nick Leddy is likely to have an increased role on New York's power play
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