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Anton Blomqvist (D)

Evansville IceMen

Biography

This is his third pro season and his first with the IceMen. Assigned to Evansville by NHL parent club Columbus through the latter’s AHL connection in Springfield. Selected in sixth round, 167th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Brings 29-games of AHL experience spanning parts of the past two seasons to the IceMen, including 24-games in 2011-12 with the Springfield club. Prior to reaching the professional ranks, saw action for two seasons in Sweden’s Elite League with the Malmo Redhawks.