History of Pontus Holmberg in Timeline

Pontus Holmberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 1999: Born in March 1999

Pontus Holmberg was born in March 1999.

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2018: Drafted by Maple Leafs

In 2018, Holmberg was drafted 156th overall by the Maple Leafs in the NHL entry draft after the team traded for the opportunity to select him.

2018: Debut for Växjö Lakers

In 2018, Pontus Holmberg made his debut for the Växjö Lakers in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), playing two games.

2019: World Juniors Selection

In 2019, Holmberg was selected for Sweden's junior team at the World Juniors, where they were upset by Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

2020: Växjö Lakers Season

In the 2020 season, the Växjö Lakers were the top team in the regular season.

June 2021: Signed by Maple Leafs

On June 4, 2021, Holmberg was signed by the Maple Leafs to a two-year, entry-level contract and was loaned back to the SHL's Växjö Lakers, later playing six games for the Toronto Marlies, scoring two goals and four points.

2022: Maple Leafs Training Camp

In 2022, Holmberg joined the Maple Leafs for training camp, was later demoted to the Toronto Marlies, and then recalled to the Maple Leafs.

2022: Winter Olympics

In 2022, Holmberg represented Sweden at the Winter Olympics, where Sweden was defeated by Slovakia in the bronze medal game.

2023: Maple Leafs Training Camp

In 2023, Holmberg participated in the Maple Leafs' training camp but was assigned to the Marlies to begin the season and later recalled on October 20 after Tyler Bertuzzi was injured.

2024: End of Season

At the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, the Maple Leafs chose not to extend a qualifying offer to Holmberg.

2024: Maple Leafs Roster

In 2024, Holmberg made the Maple Leafs out of training camp, playing on the third line.

2024: IIHF World Championship

In 2024, Holmberg won a bronze medal at the IIHF World Championship, playing on a line with Lucas Raymond and André Burakovsky and registering six assists in ten games.