Team creates Kronwall scholarship
In late July, Niklas Kronwall had his day with the Stanley Cup and shared it with a local hockey school, family, friends, and the arena where he played four seasons at before leaving Sweden. Not only did he do all that, but he then went to the arena where the Jarfalla Hockey Club plays to show off the Cup in front of more than one thousand people. The club then announced the Niklas Kronwall scholarship.
Bouquets of flowers were handed to Niklas as part of a very special presentation, which included the announcement of a Niklas Kronwall scholarship. “Through hard work, humility and great talent, Niklas Kronwall has reached unprecedented heights as a sportsman,” began the proclamation. “In 27 years, Niklas has already won two Swedish league championships, the World Cup, Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup, making him a unique athlete who belongs to a very small circle of Swedish hockey. We in Järfälla Hockey are very proud of the fact that Niklas had his hockey education with us, and see him as a great ambassador for Järfälla, both on and off the ice. We want to honour Niklas by introducing a scholarship in Niklas’s name. It will go to the under-sixteen (year old) player who we feel best meets the many wonderful traits shown by Niklas Kronwall when he was at the same age: diligent work ethic, good sportsmanship both on and off the ice, having played at least five seasons in the Jarfalla Hockey system and showing the potential to continue hockey at an advanced level.” The scholarship pays the recipient 5,000 Swedish Krona, or approximately $800 US.
Congrats to Kronner!
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