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Mattias Norlinder: “You always want to be the top defender and play in every situation”

Montreal Canadiens prospect Mattias Norlinder had a sudden end to the season with Modo before signing with reigning Champions Hockey League champs, Frölunda HC. Frölunda is known for its tough offseason training regime and while Norlinder was used to Modo’s offseason training, he acknowledges that Frölunda’s regime as a step up — especially the notorious run up and down the ski-jumping slope three times in a row. It was tough but the toughest bit for Norlinder was the new exercises and making sure he got them right.

“The main difference is that it has been more training sessions compared to Modo, the sessions have been tougher as well.