Six foot six Vilmer Alriksson lays massive hit and drops the glove center ice

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Felip Gosselin
September 24, 2024 (7:53 PM)

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Canucks hockey is finally back, and amid their preparation for the upcoming season, the Seattle Kraken are visiting Rogers Arena.

Used to properly evaluate the team's prospect development and their play against NHL-level players, exhibitions rarely lead to high-intensity occurrences and fights. The Canucks' 4th Round pick in 2023, Vilmer Alriksson made sure to change the tendency.

The Canucks' 6 foot 6 winger laid a massive on one of the Kraken's forward, and the veteran John Hayden immediately ran after him to challenge him to a good old-fashioned hockey fight. Hayden was no-easy client for the rookie, a 6'3'' veteran with experience, but Alriksson showed is strong physic off and handled himself quite well.

Vilmer Alriksson, drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, has shown promising development since joining the organization. A big-bodied winger standing 6'4", Alriksson has worked on improving his skating and offensive instincts, making him a more complete player. Known for his physical presence on the ice, he has developed his puck-handling skills and playmaking ability, becoming a more versatile forward.

In his early seasons after the draft, Alriksson focused on refining his game in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he gained valuable experience playing against top-level competition. His ability to use his size to protect the puck and create scoring opportunities has improved, making him a potential bottom-six option for the Canucks in the future. His steady growth in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game has positioned him as a prospect to watch as he continues to work toward cracking the NHL roster.

The way Alriksson has been showing off since starting the Young Star showcase, he's building a strong resume. While the chances of him cracking the Canucks' line-up are extremely slim, they is a strong possibility that he could play in Abbotsford instead of returning to the Juniors.