Linus Weissbach

Linus Weissbach
Born	(1998-04-19) 19 April 1998 (age 26) Gothenburg, Sweden
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
SHL team	Frölunda HC
NHL draft	192nd overall, 2017 Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2016–present

Linus Weissbach (born 19 April 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wing currently playing for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He played collegiately for University of Wisconsin.

Playing career

Junior

Weissbach played for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL.

College

Weissbach played for the University of Wisconsin. In his senior season, he was named to the Big Ten Conference's Second Team.[1]

Professional

Weissbach was drafted in the seventh round, 192nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[2] Following the completion of his four-year collegiate career, the Sabres signed Weissbach to a two-year entry-level contract on 6 April 2021.[1]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Sabres, having played exclusively with AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, Weissbach left the organization as a free agent and returned to his original Swedish club, Frölunda HC of the SHL, on a two-year contract on 20 July 2024.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014–15	Frölunda HC	J20		16	2	4	6	6		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Frölunda HC	J20		44	17	31	48	34		3	1	1	2	0
2015–16	Frölunda HC	SHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Tri-City Storm	USHL		49	19	28	47	4		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		34	10	16	26	26		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		27	8	17	25	10		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		35	4	18	22	25		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	U. of Wisconsin	B1G		31	12	29	41	12		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Rochester Americans	AHL		67	16	21	37	32		1	0	0	0	0
2022–23	Rochester Americans	AHL		69	20	27	47	63		12	3	7	10	8
2023–24	Rochester Americans	AHL		55	16	17	33	22		5	1	0	1	4
SHL totals				1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014	Sweden	U17			6	2	2	4	2
2015	Sweden	IH18			5	0	2	2	0
Junior totals					11	2	4	6	2

Awards and honors

Award	Year
USHL
Third All-Star Team	2017
College
B1G All-Rookie Team	2018
B1G Second all-star team	2021	[4]
AHCA West Second Team All-American	2021	[5]

References

1. LaBarber, Jourdon (6 April 2021). "Sabres sign Weissbach to entry-level contract". NHL.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
2. Harrington, Mike (6 April 2021). "Sabres sign Wisconsin winger and 2017 draftee Linus Weissbach to two-year deal". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
3. "Frölunda product returns home" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
4. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
5. "Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for '20-21 season". USCHO.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database