Wilson Bjorck Commits To Colorado College
Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@stcloudtimes.com
Djurgardens IF J20 forward Wilson Bjorck has committed to Colorado College, it was announced earlier this week.
Bjorck, a product of Stockholm, Sweden, split time this season between the J20 Nationell and the pro level (10 games with Djurgardens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan and one game with Tyreso/Hanviken in HockeyEttan). Over 11 pro games, Bjorck went pointless, but he scored 28 goals and added 39 assists for 67 points in 43 regular season games in the J20 Nationell.
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Eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft, Bjorck spent his time playing his hockey in Djurgardens IF's system and IFK Taby HC's system growing up. His best season offensively came this year, where he really showed his skills with the puck on his stick.
As Bjorck comes over to North America for the very first time, his skills should allow him to be an immediate difference maker for the Tigers. Likely to hear his name called at the draft this week, Bjorck will be one to watch as he heads into his freshman season.
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