Carter Ashton Poised to Join Södertälje Hockey Club
Carter Ashton is nearing a transfer to Södertälje Hockey Club, with negotiations in final stages.
Key Points
- • Carter Ashton is negotiating to join Södertälje Hockey Club in Hockeyallsvenskan.
- • He has played in the SHL for five seasons, primarily with Leksand and Rögle.
- • Ashton faced injury issues last season, limiting his playing time.
- • Södertälje has former teammates who can support his transfer.
Carter Ashton, a Canadian ice hockey player, is currently in the final stages of negotiations to join Södertälje Hockey Club in Hockeyallsvenskan. After five seasons in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with teams like Leksand and Rögle, where he notably scored 19 points in 24 games during his first season with Leksand, Ashton's role has evolved to that of a supporting player due to injury setbacks that have hampered his recent performance.
Ashton faced significant playing time challenges last season with Rögle, having been sidelined by injuries since late January. As he prepares for a return to the ice, this move to Södertälje is positioned as a fresh start, especially with the club showing considerable interest in finalizing the agreement soon. Despite the deal not being signed yet, Södertälje's roster includes players like Jonas Ahnelöv and Patrik Zackrisson, both former teammates from Leksand, who can provide positive references and facilitate Ashton's integration.
The club hopes that with Ashton's scoring capability and experience, he could take on a critical role, possibly alongside Zackrisson and Sebastian Dyk. Negotiations are ongoing, and fans are eager to see if the deal will be officially completed shortly, marking an exciting new chapter in Ashton's career.