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He scored his first SHL goal just a few days ago.
In the derby against Luleå, Oskar Vuollet scored three more.
– It is difficult to take in, says Skellefteå’s 18-year-old hockey talent.
Oskar Vuollet poured in goals when Skellefteå’s J20 team took SM gold last season. It got him a few games with the A team, but then he didn’t quite get it. It is different now.
Found the shape properly
Last Thursday, he scored his first SHL goal, in the 4–0 victory against Växjö. In the derby away to top rival Luleå, he raised it a few levels and accounted for a hat-trick. The three goals were behind Skellefteå’s turnaround from 0–2 to victory with 5–2.
– It is difficult to take in. It feels good, it does, says Oskar Vuollet to TV4 Play.
Extra impressive because the 18-year-old was in the match squad as an extra forward. Only well into the first period did he get to feel the ice and then it didn’t take long until he had found the net with a backhand.
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– So it’s awesome. He is our 13th forward today. He probably won’t be on Thursday, says Skellefteå’s coach Robert Ohlsson to TV4 Play regarding the next match, at home against Leksand.
Paying tribute to the shooting star
Robert Ohlsson pays tribute to his young talent and suggests that Vuollet, just like against Luleå, may continue to share the chain with the experienced brothers Jonathan and Andreas Johnson.
– He has the craft of ice hockey. He has fantastic balance, a good goalscorer and a great shot. Then he can hit that decisive pass as well. An offensive, irrational forward. It is a future player for Skellefteå AIK for many years, says Ohlsson.
After five rounds, Skellefteå is second in the table, one point behind Färjestad, who on Tuesday defeated Brynäs 2–1 after penalties. Luleå is third, three points behind Skellefteå.
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Wow, what progress for young Oskar Vuollet in the SHL. Really big to decide a derby with three goals. Just keep driving!
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