Leo Sahlin Wallenius

Leo Sahlin Wallenius (born April 10, 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman playing for Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan from the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sahlin Wallenius was selected in the second round, 53rd overall, by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft. Sahlin Wallenius joined TPS of the Liiga on loan during the 2024–25 Liiga season, appearing in seven games.

Playing career On 18 April 2025, Sahlin Wallenius was signed by the Sharks to a three-year, entry-level contract, remaining on loan to continue his development with the Lakers for the 2025–26 season.

International play

In December 2025, he was selected to represent Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He recorded one goal and five assists in seven games and won a gold medal. This was Sweden's first gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship since 2012.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2021–22 Växjö Lakers J20 5 0 2 2 6 — — — — — 2022–23 Växjö Lakers J20 30 2 6 8 6 3 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Växjö Lakers J20 43 11 31 42 38 5 0 3 3 2 2024–25 Växjö Lakers J20 8 3 11 14 2 2 0 2 2 4 2024–25 Växjö Lakers SHL 16 1 4 5 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Nybro Vikings Allsv 14 1 5 6 12 — — — — — 2024–25 TPS Liiga 7 1 2 3 2 — — — — — 2025–26 Växjö Lakers SHL 32 3 10 13 14 10 2 4 6 2 SHL totals 48 4 14 18 14 10 2 4 6 2

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2023 Sweden HG18 5th 4 1 4 5 6 2024 Sweden U18 7 0 3 3 12 2026 Sweden WJC 7 1 5 6 2Junior totals 18 2 12 14 20