About Philip Broberg
Philip Broberg (born 25 June 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted eighth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL entry draft. == Playing career == Broberg originally played as a youth within the Örebro HK organization before moving to continue in the J20 SuperElit with AIK during the 2017–18 season. As a 17-year-old, he made his professional debut in the HockeyAllsvenskan with AIK in the 2018–19 season. Showing both defensive and offensive instincts, Broberg appeared in 41 games in the regular season posting 2 goals and 9 points. With AIK remaining in the Allsvenskan after qualification, Broberg secured a move to the top-flight Swedish Hockey League, agreeing to a one-year contract with Skellefteå AIK on 17 May 2019. On 21 June 2019, Broberg was drafted 8th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL entry draft. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers on 4 July 2019. Approaching the 2019–20 season, Broberg announced he would remain in Sweden to play in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK to continue his development.
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