Heikkinen accounted for 38 points in the Hockey Allsvenskan regular season and was an outstanding player in the team’s playoffs.
“It’s clear that you thought a little about your future and I came to the conclusion that this was the right way for me to go and a step in the right direction for my continued development as a hockey player. Skellefteå as an association I’ve only heard and seen plenty of feels very good.” he says.
Skellefteå’s general manager Erik Forssell about Heikkinen signing up to and including the 2024-25 season:
“It feels good to have finished with Anton. He has had a very good season in Mora and we believe that there are very good opportunities to take further steps in our environment. Anton masters most things in the game. His speed, shooting and will to compete stand out the most.”