IIHF - Solberg Shining on Big Stage

Stian Solberg is considered one of the biggest talents in Norwegian ice hockey. He has already scored 4 goals at the World Cup.

IIHF - Solberg shining on big stage

When Stian Solberg was drafted in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in 2024 (23rd overall), scouting reports focused heavily on his physical presence. Could the young Norwegian defenceman’s bone-crushing bodychecks make him the second coming of Niklas Kronwall or Luke Schenn? Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek didn’t shy away from such comparisons, dubbing Solberg “a left-shot Radko Gudas that’s maybe three inches taller.” What wasn’t on mos…