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From became a record-breaking player after the Sweden slump

The Dane Mathias From is already feeling right at home in Klagenfurt.(Bild: f. pessentheiner)

The "Krone" once again presents the new legionnaires of the Carinthian ice hockey clubs in its "Welcome to Carinthia" series. KAC striker Mathias From had hard times in Sweden. But then at home in Denmark he broke two ice hockey league records with 86 scoring points - including 43 goals.

Finished with Sweden! The new KAC striker Mathias From. At the age of 16, he was given the chance to be trained in the strong youth system of top club Rögle. He was then drafted by NHL club Chicago Blackhawks in round five of the 2016 draft. However, he was never really happy at the clubs in the far north. "They're tough leagues, mistakes are forbidden. Somehow I couldn't reach my potential, it just wasn't right," says the now 26-year-old.