Simon Krekula

Simon Krekula (born February 5, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with HC Vita Hästen of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).

Playing career Krekula's career began with Skellefteå AIK where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. In 2012–13, he debuted at the under-16 level, playing six games in the J16 SM. The following season he dressed for 19 U18 games, recording six goals and twelve assists. He also competed with a regional all-star team from Västerbotten in the annual TV-pucken, an under-15 national tournament, and notched two goals and five assists over eight games. In 2014–15, Krekula moved on to the J20 SuperElit scene.

After two impressive seasons in J20, appearing in 80 games, and recording 63 points, Krekula logged his first minutes in Sweden's top-flight SHL.

Having left Skellefteå AIK at the conclusion of his contract on 25 June 2018, Krekula agreed to an initial one-year contract with Allsvenskan club, HC Vita Hästen.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2014–15 Skellefteå AIK J20 27 6 6 12 12 5 1 1 2 6 2015–16 Skellefteå AIK J20 38 10 18 28 40 6 1 2 3 2 2016–17 Skellefteå AIK J20 25 10 13 23 16 2 0 0 0 0 2016–17 Skellefteå AIK SHL 9 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2017–18 Skellefteå AIK J20 14 1 7 8 35 – – – – – 2017–18 Skellefteå AIK SHL 35 1 1 2 14 4 0 1 1 0 2017–18 Piteå HC Div.1 1 0 0 0 0 12 2 1 3 6 2018–19 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 34 9 5 14 8 — — — — — SHL totals 44 1 1 2 18 4 0 1 1 0

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2014 Sweden U17 6 0 1 1 0 Junior totals 6 0 1 1 0