Jacob Peterson was thrown into the SHL playoffs with Frölunda, after having spent the season on loan to Björklöven in HockeyAllsvenskan (Swedens second division) where he posted 27 (14+13) points in 49 games, due to an injury to Pathrik Westerholm.
While injuries are unfortunate it benefitted the Dallas Stars prospect who got a chance for more time on ice, an opportunity Peterson grabbed with both hands. Peterson became an integral part of the Frölunda team that won the LeMat trophy after beating Djurgården 4-2 in the finals of the SHL.
“It is terrible with injuries to teammates.