Fernstrom Excited For Fresh Start With Penguins
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Fernstrom Excited For Fresh Start With Penguins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Tony Androckitis

Tony Androckitis

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Written by: Tony Androckitis

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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - It's been quite a turbulent season for 19-year-old forward Melvin Fernstrom, but perhaps a fresh start with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) is exactly what he needs to get back to the success he was having as an 18-year-old during his SHL 'Rookie of the Year' standout season in 2024-25.

After his second game with the AHL Penguins, Fernstrom went 1-on-1 with InsideAHLHockey.com to discuss his hardships this season in Sweden and his excitement for a fresh start in North America.

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Written by: Tony Androckitis @TonyAndrock on Twitter/X WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins opened their 28th season as an American Hockey League (AHL) franchise on Saturday night in a rematch of last spring's 2026 Atlantic Division Finals playoff series in an opening night matchup against the

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