Anton Lundell is a Finnish professional ice hockey center for the Florida Panthers, as of February 2025. He was selected 12th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by the Panthers and won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2024. Lundell began his career with HIFK in Finland's Liiga, making his professional debut in the 2018–19 season.
After signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Panthers in 2021, Lundell made his NHL debut on October 14, 2021. He scored his first NHL goal five days later against Andrei Vasilevskiy. In January 2022, Lundell was named NHL Rookie of the Month after a standout performance with 17 points in 15 games. He also won gold at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships and the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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Who is Anton Lundell’s father?
According to the official website of the NHL, Anton Lundell’s father is Jan Lundell, a former professional goalie from Finland. Jan played 16 seasons in Europe, primarily in Finland’s top league, Liiga, with HIFK, a Helsinki-based team. After retiring, he became a goalie coach for HIFK. Although Anton briefly tried playing goalie, he preferred being a skater and scoring goals.
According to Elite Prospects, Jan Lundell is a retired Finnish ice hockey goaltender. He was born on November 26, 1973, in Helsinki, Finland, and played for various teams during his career, including HIFK in the Finnish Liiga, where he spent most of his playing years. He also had stints with clubs like PiTa, Karhu-Kissat, TPS, Pelicans, and HPK in Finland, as well as Västra Frölunda in Sweden, Augsburger Panther in Germany, and KLH Chomutov in the Czech Republic. Lundell won the Liiga Championship once with HIFK.
After retiring as a player, Lundell transitioned to coaching. Since 2012, he has served as the goaltending coach for HIFK, working with both the senior and U20 teams. In addition to his coaching duties, he also took on the role of team manager for HIFK during the 2020–21 season. He is the father of two sons, Anton Lundell and Kasper Lundell.
What nationality is Anton Lundell’s father?
According to the official website of the NHL, Anton Lundell’s father Jan Lundell is Finnish and was born in Helsinki, Finland.
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A. Anton Lundell plays for the Florida Panthers, as of Feb 2025.
A. Yes, Anton Lundell holds Finnish nationality.
A. Anton Lundell plays as a center for the Florida Panthers.
A. Anton Lundell was drafted 12th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2020 NHL Draft.
A. Anton Lundell’s professional career began in 2018.
