BREAKING: Surprise Announcement Regarding a Sleeper Prospect With The Philadelphia Flyers

In some exciting news for the Philadelphia Flyers organization, one of their highly touted prospects, Olle Lycksell, has been recognized as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week. This honor comes after a remarkable performance that took place over the weekend, ending on October 22, 2023.

Lycksell's outstanding efforts saw him net five goals across three games in a span of just under 48 hours. What's particularly impressive is that he played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, contributing game-winning goals in both of their wins.

The weekend action began with a bang as Lycksell accomplished a feat that every hockey player dreams of: a hat trick. In Springfield, he scored one goal in each period, helping the Phantoms secure a convincing 5-2 victory. The following game in Hartford resulted in a 5-1 loss, but Lycksell still managed to find the back of the net. The weekend wrapped up with a power-play goal that delivered the Phantoms a 3-2 home win over Springfield.

Lycksell's goal-scoring prowess has catapulted him to the top of several AHL leaderboards. He currently leads the AHL in goals with five, is the top scorer in power-play goals with three, and shares the lead in game-winning goals with two.

Last season, during his debut in North America, Lycksell made a strong impression with 14 goals and 31 assists, accumulating a total of 45 points in 53 games for Lehigh Valley. This performance made him the second-highest scorer on the team. He also contributed one assist in eight National Hockey League games with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hailing from Oskarshamn, Sweden, the 24-year-old Lycksell comes with an impressive hockey background, having played five seasons in the Swedish Hockey League, where he accumulated 95 points in 221 games. He was a sixth-round selection by the Flyers in the 2017 NHL Draft.

This recognition as AHL Player of the Week is a testament to Olle Lycksell's growing potential and impact in the world of hockey. It's not just a personal achievement; it's also a promising sign for the future of the Philadelphia Flyers organization.