Hans Hjelm

Born and raised in Stockholm, Hjelm started to play ice hockey with Hammarby IF as a youngster. In 1943, at age 17, he made his debut in the senior roster, competing in the top tier Division 1.^[1] Hjelm won his first Swedish championship with the club in 1945, scoring the title winning goal in overtime against Södertälje SK, winning 3–2 in the final.^[2][3]

Hjelm made seven international appearances for the Swedish national team.^[4] Hjelm won the silver medal with Sweden in the 1947 World Championships.^[5]

He played one season with Atlas Diesels IF in the second division in 1948–49, before returning to Hammarby IF.^[1] He won his second Swedish championship with the club in 1951, scoring one goal as the side once again beat Södertälje SK with 3–2 in the final.^[2][6]

At the end of his career, Hjelm also represented Saltsjöbadens IF in the second tier for one season, before retiring with Hammarby IF in 1956.^[1] In total, he played 185 games for the club and scored 47 goals.^[7]

Like many other ice hockey players at the time, Hjelm also played bandy with Hammarby IF. He competed in the top tier Allsvenskan for one season in 1946.^[8][7]