Elias Salomonsson

Winnipeg Jets | Defenceman

Player Info

Full Name: Elias Salomonsson

Nationality: Sweden

Position: Defenceman

Born: 31 Aug 2004

Height: 186cm

Weight: 172 lbs

Club Info

Team: Winnipeg Jets

Sport: Ice Hockey

Squad Number: 57

About Elias Salomonsson

Elias Salomonsson (born 31 August 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Salomonsson was selected by the Jets in the second round, 55th pick overall, of the 2022 NHL entry draft.

Playing career
Salomonsson played as a youth and made his professional debut within Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Following his selection at the 2022 NHL entry draft, Salomonsson was signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract on 16 July 2022.

Salmonsson was called up to the Jets main roster November 25, 2025 to make his NHL debut the following day against the Washington Capitals. Later, on February 27th, 2026- Salomonsson scored his first NHL goal in a 5-4 Jets loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

International play
Salomonsson represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.