Golden Knights Select Alexander Weiermair And Gustav Sjoqvist With Back-To-Back Picks At 186 And 187

The Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up their 2025 NHL Draft in Round 6 by selecting Alexander Weiermair and Gustav Sjoqvist. 

With the 186th pick, Alexander Weiermair was selected from the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. 

Weiermair, 20, is a right-shot center known for his success in transition. He provides smooth delivery through the neutral zone with crossovers, drives to the net, and an ability to cut back when good defenders close in, yet cuts inside on poorly gapped ones.

He takes initiative to start give-and-gos and is not afraid to make contact with his opponents, enabling him to consistently find space across the ice.

Following his win during the 2023-24 NCAA National Championship with the University of Denver, Weiermair played 41 WHL games with Portland during the 2024-25 season. He recorded 46 points (21 Goals, 25 Assists) in the regular season and 23 points (10 Goals, 13 Assists) in 18 postseason games. 

With the 187th pick, Gustav Sjoqvist was selected from the AIK from the HockeyAllsvenskan League.

Sjoqvist, 19, brings his strong defensive skills to the table. His 6-foot-3 frame and weight of over 200 pounds give him a distinct advantage, making him an aggressive and calculated heavy hitter.

Known to be a heavy shooter, Sjoqvist scored 11 goals in 31 games in his final AIK Jr. season. In his time with AIK he gained experience at the professional level in Sweden's second-tier league and contributed modestly while maintaining a positive plus/minus. 

Sjoqvist competed in 39 games with AIK during the 2024-25 season, recording seven points (3 Goals, 4 Assists) and finished with the most goals (11) among defensemen in the J20 Nationell. 

✂️ Gustav Sjoqvist Tingsryd vs. AIK 2/215 seconds · Clipped by Malia Poblete · Original video "Tingsryd vs. AIK | Highlights 2/2" by HockeyAllsvenskan

With these two selections, the Golden Knights have officially concluded their 2025 NHL Draft class. 

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