5. Leksand IF
Leksand have had mixed results in the run up to the Christmas period, losing the two matches against Luleå but winning both in a double header against struggling SDE Hockey.
The club's American defenders, Samantha Hanson (25 yrs) and Gracen Hirschy (23 yrs) have had a productive month in front of goal. Hirschy gained 3 goals whilst Hanson accumulated 5 points (1G + 4A) includes two assists on Hirschy's goals.
Both players came to Sweden last year making the same journey from the NCAA at University of North Dakota to bit parts at Djurgården IF. This season they both chose to move to Leksand and are the team's top scoring defenders with 33 points between them in 27 games.
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