Jacob Larsson

Jacob Larsson is a two-way defenceman who contributes in both defence and attackArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceArticle in HockeynewsRead the sourceClose. Jacob Larsson grew up in Ljungby, with IF Troja/Ljungby as his first clubArticle in The Coaches SiteRead the sourceArticle in Swedish Ice Hockey AssociationRead the sourceClose. By DecemberArticle in Frölunda HCRead the sourceClose 2012, he had chosen Frölunda and a hockey-focused upper secondary school in Göteborg, combining school studies with hockey. In JuneArticle in Frölunda HCRead the sourceClose 2016, Frölunda reported that he had graduated from Katrinelund after 3 years on its hockey program.

Looking back for Hockey FactoriesArticle in The Coaches SiteRead the sourceClose, Larsson described learning puck movement, defending and structure at Frölunda. He also appreciated the competition in practiceArticle in The Coaches SiteRead the sourceClose. In a December 2015 Hockeysverige article, he described Elias FälthArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose as a mentor.

Coach Dallas Eakins offered a specific account of Larsson’s work in a feature published by San Diego Gulls in December 2020Article in San Diego GullsRead the sourceClose. Eakins described Larsson eagerly reviewing his shifts, seeking guidance and working cheerfully while competing against everyone in practiceArticle in San Diego GullsRead the sourceClose.

In an October 2025Article in SlapshotRead the sourceClose interview with Slapshot, Larsson recalled his decision to move to Europe: he had wanted to play in Switzerland and have more time with his family as parenthood approached. He also highlighted his appreciation of Rapperswil-Jona Lakers’Article in SlapshotRead the sourceClose plans.