Elias Dahlberg Biography [1/2]

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Elias Dahlberg is an up and coming prospect in the VHL and star for MODO in Allsvenskan, but where did it all start.

 

 

Early Years

 

Elias Jonathen Dahlberg was born on May 23, 1999 in Sundsvall, Sweden. His mother, Johanne Alice Dahlberg was an architect just starting work for a Construction company in Sweden. She didn't make much, but still tried to support Elias. His father Patrik Lars Dahlberg was playing in the SHL for MODO as a defenseman. He was usually on the road, and thus Elias didn't spend much time with him. During off seasons Patrik would help teach his son how to play hockey, and Elias loved it more than anything in the world. He learned to skate 3 days after he learned to walk, and every day he would go home, do homework, then play hockey by himself or with his friends until bedtime. Elias only got better as he played. Elias loved the sport so much that he would beg to go with his father, and watch him play to learn and get better. His mother didn't know much about hockey even though her husband was a professional, but she supported Elias and brought him to practices and games, learning the sport and always the loudest mother in the stands (Elias got embarrassed).

 

Novice Hockey

 

Elias started playing competitive hockey when he was 5. He joined the Northwest HC in Sundsvall, playing against other 5-6 year olds. The first position he played was defense, just like his father. Over his first season he started dominating, putting up atleast one point every game he played. He had always tried his hardest, but his first rule to himself was always have fun. If he didn't have fun then he didn't think it was worth it. The next season Elias dominated even more, showcasing a skill set higher than most 6 year olds, even higher than most 9 year olds. His coaches and parents knew that he would be a special hockey player. That season Elias put up 70 points in his 30 game season. After he graduated from that league it was known to all that he would be a star. He started training harder and was able to join a U9 Travel Team -- Sundsvall Warriors. Elias and his team traveled to different towns and cities around Sweden, and Elias looked like he didn't belong there. He didn't put up the insane numbers that he did in U7. That season his team came second last, and Elias only put up 7 points in 50 games. That offseason his coach - Coach Andersson suggested he try forward in a rec league over the summer. Elias took the suggestion, and in his rec league he put up 25 points in 10 games. He liked forward more than defense, and started learning how to play forward. The next season he tried out for the team again, getting the spot easily. He quickly rose back up to his hype, and dominated as a forward. He found his role and succeeded at it, putting up 75 points in 50 games, and leading the league in goals with 43. Elias kept putting on shows, leading leagues in points and goals all the way to U14. In U14 Elias struggled more, he was a late bloomer and while everyone else shot up around him he stayed the same height. Being 6 inches shorter than everyone else wasn't good, he got crushed almost every game his first U14 season and had to learn to skate better to avoid being hit. It was at this age that he improved his defensive game. His dad taught him how to position, where to put your stick, and how to block shots and take away lanes. His defensive game grew a lot and he was on his way to becoming a true 2 way forward.

 

 

Personal Tragedy and Home Life

 

It was at 13 years old that Elias' mother passed away. She got diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and tragically passed away 6 months later. Leaving just Elias and his Father. Elias' Father retired from the SHL that season and started up his own Financial Advising business. His father became very busy, trying to support Elias and himself. Elias was saddened and affected on the ice and off the ice by his mother's passing. What once was a straight 90 student turned into a straight 70 student. Elias struggled with depression and was very hard on himself during that time. He lost all of his motivation, and lost all of his friends. After taking a month long break from hockey, Elias' dad suggested he get back on the ice and start playing again. The moment Elias stepped back on the ice he had suddenly changed, and every goal he scored, assist he made, or shot blocked he did for his mom. His dad took a month off work to help Elias get back into his normal self, and they had some quality bonding time. Elias' whole world had been shaken up, flipped upside down, and then partially flipped back.

 

 

 

Allsvenskan Seasons

 

When Elias was fifteen he signed a 3 year contract with MODO Hockey, located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Elias moved in with a billet family, and played two season for MODO. His first year as a forward he got checked in the knee and missed 20 games. He still dominated in that league, bringing MODO to the playoffs, something they hadn't seen in years. He ended that season with 60 points in 30 games, leading the league in points and goals. He brought home a lot of hardware, including MVP, Best Forward, Best Defensive Forward, Most Goals, and Most Points. Everyone noticed him that seasons, and had high expectations for the next. Elias smashed those high expectations, putting up up 80 points, 40 goals, and 40 assists in 50 games, leading MODO to their first of back to back titles. He once again won the same awards, smashing the U18 and U20 scoring record. In his last season he once again put up 80 points, and brought MODO to their second Allsvenskan title, and a promotion to the SHL. During his second and third seasons he had many lucrative offers from SHL teams looking to add an elite talent to their team, but Elias refused. He was and would be loyal to his friends and coaches in MODO, and wanted them to succeed since they gave him a chance.

 

 

 

Whats Next

 

Whats next for this Swedish Sensation, he has hopes of joining the VHL and smashing records there, but until then he will continue to have fun, train, and enjoy hockey. Coming into the next VHLM draft he seems to be a definite pick up that any team would love to have. What team could say no to a goal scoring, high talent, and defensive player who can body people and skate well. He looks to be a top 10 pick, but he doesn't care where he goes, he just wants to have fun playing hockey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JG10 28]

1179 words good job. I love it when new guys do these longer Bios. Really proves your activity