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Brotherly NHL Rivals: Söderbloms Face Off
12 Dec
Summary
- Two brothers compete in the NHL, playing goalie and forward.
- Their parents built a backyard rink for their training.
- They have faced each other in NHL preseason and regular season games.
Arvid and Elmer Söderblom, brothers and NHL competitors, embody a lifelong rivalry that began on a backyard rink in Sweden. Arvid, a goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks, and Elmer, a forward for the Detroit Red Wings, share a bond forged through intense childhood competition, which their parents, Martin and Susanne, nurtured.
Their parents recall a childhood filled with spirited games, often on a makeshift backyard rink. This competitive spirit, coupled with their distinct playing positions and their father's coaching, propelled both brothers toward successful NHL careers, despite different developmental paths.
The Söderblom brothers have now met on the NHL ice multiple times, a dream realized for their family. Their parents navigate the unique challenge of supporting both sons simultaneously, embodying a mother's pride and a father's dual loyalties as they witness their children's remarkable achievements.
