One of Johan Hult’s first memories of Philadelphia Flyers prospect Emil Andrae is one that he will never forget.
The HV71 general manager was able to watch the young draft-eligible defenseman make 10 appearances for his club last season, but it was a Sept. 5 pre-season game this year, where the 18-year-old made his deepest impression.
“I remember being home during the pre-season,” said Hult, “we were playing Linköping...I think it was just his second shift, and he lost the puck as the last defender and Linköping just went in and it was 1-0.
“Normally for young guys, you get a little bit uncomfortable, but after that Emil went on and got four points in the game.