Felix Nilsson

Felix Nilsson (born 22 June 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 43rd overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Nilsson made his professional debut for Rögle BK during the 2022–23 season, and was scoreless in 18 games. During the playoffs he suffered a wrist injury, and missed the remainder of the season, and the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships. He spent the majority of the season with their J20 team, where he recorded a team-high 41 points in 36 games. On 1 March 2023, he signed a rookie contract with Rögle through the 2024–25 season.

On 29 June 2023, Nilsson was drafted in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2023 NHL entry draft. During the 2023–24 season, he recorded one goal and two assists in 41 games. He scored his first career SHL goal on 7 December 2023, in a game against Skellefteå AIK.

Nilsson began the 2024–25 season on loan to IK Oskarshamn of the HockeyAllsvenskan, where he recorded one goal in five games. On 2 October 2024, he was recalled by Rögle. On 12 November 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension with Rögle. He finished the season with five goals and 17 assists in 40 games, and won the AIA Junior of the Year award for Rögle.

International play On 4 December 2024, Nilsson was selected to represent Sweden at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded one goal and five assists in seven games, and lost to Czechia in the bronze medal game.

On 1 May 2025, he was selected to represent Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, where he will make his senior national team debut.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2021–22 Rögle BK J18 13 3 8 11 2 8 2 5 7 2 2021–22 Rögle BK J20 19 3 3 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 2022–23 Rögle BK J18 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2022–23 Rögle BK J20 36 19 22 41 26 1 0 1 1 0 2022–23 Rögle BK SHL 18 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Rögle BK J20 22 8 15 23 10 3 2 2 4 0 2023–24 Rögle BK SHL 41 1 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2024–25 IK Oskarshamn Allsv 5 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Rögle BK J20 — — — — — 6 1 1 2 4 2024–25 Rögle BK SHL 40 5 17 22 4 2 0 0 0 2SHL totals 99 6 19 25 8 5 0 0 0 2

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2022 Sweden HG18 5 0 1 1 2 2025 Sweden WJC 4th 7 1 5 6 2 Junior totals 12 1 6 7 4