How Swede it is!
The Prince George Spruce Kings announced Thursday they’ve signed 19-year-old Swedish defenceman Ludvig Basth from Brynäs IF J20 for the remainder of the BC Hockey League season.
Basth, who stands six-foot-one and weighs 180 pounds, was in his fifth season with the Brynäs IF J18/J20 program. In 29 games this season in the 20-team J20 Nationell league he had two goals and nine assists.
“Ludvig is a well-rounded player who defends well, likes the physical play but who can also join the rush and initiate offense,” said Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes.
“He is a great addition to our D core. You can never have enough depth at that position especially at this point in the season. We are thrilled to add Ludvig to our team.”
Basth is the second overseas player in this week who has signed with the Spruce Kings.
On Monday the Spruce Kings announced 20-year-old forward Min Joon Huh for the rest of the season. Hu, a native of Seoul, South Korea, was captain of the Korean team that played at the world junior Division 2, Group A world junior championship in 2024.
The Kings return from the Christmas break on Saturday, Dec. 28 (6 p.m.) to take on the Nanaimo Clippers in the first of a weekend doubleheader at Kopar Memorial Arena. The rematch will be played on Sunday, Dec. 29 (3 p.m.)
