Hardy Häman Aktell

Hardy Häman Aktell
Häman Aktell holding the Calder Cup in 2024
Born	(1998-07-04) July 4, 1998 (age 26) Kåge, Sweden
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
NL team Former teams	SC Bern Växjö Lakers Washington Capitals
NHL draft	108th overall, 2016 Nashville Predators
Playing career	2018–present

Hardy Häman Aktell (born July 4, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for SC Bern in the National League (NL). Häman Aktell was drafted 108th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators.

Playing career

Following the 2022–23 season, helping Växjö Lakers to claim their second Le Mat Trophy in three years,[1] Häman Aktell as an unsigned free agent from the Nashville Predators was signed to a one-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on April 27, 2023.[2]

During the 2023–24 season, Häman Aktell was recalled and made his NHL debut on October 21, 2023. He registered 1 assist through 6 appearances with the Capitals before returning to the Hershey Bears. On June 24, 2024, he won the Calder Cup with the Bears, Washington’s primary affiliate.[3]

Continuing his tenure with the Hershey Bears in the 2024–25 season, Häman Aktell registered 9 assists through 27 games on the blueline. Unable to climb the depth chart within the Capitals organization, Häman Aktell was placed on unconditional waivers and was mutually released from the remainder of his contract on 1 February 2025.[4] Returning to Europe, Häman Aktell was promptly signed to a three-year contract in joining Swiss based club, SC Bern of the NL, on 4 February 2025.[5]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2015–16	Skellefteå AIK	J20		2	1	0	1	2		1	0	0	0	0
2016–17	Skellefteå AIK	J20		3	1	2	3	6		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Skellefteå AIK	J20		14	2	2	4	29		3	1	1	2	0
2018–19	IF Björklöven	Allsv		34	1	5	6	28		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Vännäs HC	Div.1		2	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	IF Björklöven	Allsv		45	6	10	16	22		2	0	0	0	0
2020–21	Växjö Lakers	SHL		50	3	8	11	12		14	2	1	3	2
2021–22	Växjö Lakers	SHL		50	5	11	16	47		1	0	4	4	0
2022–23	Växjö Lakers	SHL		51	9	27	36	22		18	3	4	7	10
2023–24	Hershey Bears	AHL		55	2	9	11	33		17	5	4	9	14
2023–24	Washington Capitals	NHL		6	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Hershey Bears	AHL		27	0	9	9	18		—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals				151	17	46	63	141		33	5	9	14	12
NHL totals				6	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
SHL
Le Mat Trophy champion	2021, 2023	[6][7]
AHL
Calder Cup	2024	[8]

References

1. Silber, Sammi (April 26, 2023). "Report: Capitals Frontrunners To Sign Standout SHL Defenseman Häman Aktell". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
2. "Capitals Sign Hardy Häman Aktell". NHL.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
3. "Hardy Haman Aktell Makes NHL Debut with Capitals". hersheybears.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
4. "Capitals to release Haman Aktell after clearing uncondtional waivers". prohockeyrumors.com. February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
5. "SCB sign Hardy Haman Aktell" (in German). SC Bern. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
6. "Vaxjo go 3-for-3 in SHL finals". International Ice Hockey Federation. May 13, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
7. Knekta, Jonathan; Ros, Tomas; Abrahamsson, Hans (April 24, 2023). "Växjö Lakers svenska mästare i ishockey". aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved November 5, 2023.
8. "New faces spark Bears to latest Calder Cup championship". American Hockey League. June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Hardy Häman Aktell profile and statistics at TheAHL.com