Anton Lundell is a Finnish professional ice hockey center, who currently plays for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to the Panthers, Lundell began his youth career at the age of 14, playing at the U16 level within the junior program of HIFK. As he continued to develop, he made his professional debut during the 2018-19 LIIga season, where he recorded nine goals and 19 points in 38 games
Subsequently, he was regarded as one of the top prospects heading into the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, where he was eventually drafted by the Panthers as the 12th overall pick. Although it was not until a year later that he signed with the team and finally made his debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 31, 2022.
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Who is Anton Lundell’s father?
Jan Lundell is the father of Anton Lundell. Jan is a retired ice-hockey goalie and present coach of IFK Helsinki of the Liiga in Sweden.
He was goalie for Helsinki IFK(HIFK) from the mid- 1990s until his retirement in 2012 and began his coaching journey soon after. He started out at HIFK with junior teams at first before coaching the U20 team there. At the onset of the 2013-14 season, he was appointed as the first team’s goaltending coach and has been serving in the same role since. Notably, Jan also served as their manager for quite sometime in the 2020-21 season and also made a brief return to the ice at the age of 46 that same season in a game against SaiPa on January 9, after their second goaltender was ruled out following sickness.
In her personal life, Jan has been Anton’s guiding light throughout his career, more precisely since Anton could walk as by the age of four, Anton had already developed a passion for hockey, prompting Jan to enroll him in a local hockey school a couple of years earlier than usual.
He quoted the following text in an interview once with Warstila, wherein he said that he as a responsible parent wanted Anton to have a hobby to enjoy. However, Antony's abilities in the backyard and his excitement to play hockey soon made him realize the vision of where Anton was headed. Moreover, he added that it wasn't normal for any normal young boy or girl to do so and Anton had the discipline to work harder and put in a lot more time to hone his skills to become what he is today.
FAQ on Anton Lundell Father
A. Jan Lundell, a former player and present coach of HIFK in Liiga, Sweden, is the father of Anton Lundell.
A. Jan Lundell holds the unique record of being the oldest player to ever play in the Liiga. He had to make a brief comeback on the ice after being retired for eight years, due to HIFK’s goaltender calling in sick that day.
A. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding Anton Lundell’s mother.
A. Yes, Anton Lundell has a younger brother named Kasper Lundell who currently plays in Sweden.
A. Anton Lundell was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 2020 NHL Draft and has been with them a For around four years now.
