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14   Marcus Axelsson
Marcus Axelsson

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Jorlanda, Sweden

High School:
Katrinelund

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 190

Position:
D

Birthdate:
02/02/1988


A two-year starter on defense for the Rams...Has become a steady force along the back line for Fordham...Should continue to see playing time on defense.

2010: Started all 18 games for the Rams along the backline...Finished with five points on the season...Assisted on the game's only goal in a 1-0 blanking of Marist (9/29)...Scored the game winner in 1-0 shutout of Manhattan (10/2)...Found the back of the net against George Washington...Named Third Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region by the NSCAA.

2009: Appeared in 12 games as a rookie... Made 11 starts on defense... Scored first collegiate goal against Central Connecticut (9/26)... Sank the game-winner at St. Bonaventure (10/9)... Registered an assist at Columbia (10/29) for five points in his freshman year... Took five shots.

Before Fordham: Played for Vallens IF from 2004-06 while aiding the team to a Division Championship in 2005...Served as team captain in 2006 with Vallens... Joined the Skarhamns IK squad and was constant starter for the team from 2007-09... Earned a spot on the 2007 All-Star Team.

Personal: Pursuing a degree in Law... Has one brother.

CAREER TOTALS
Games Played: 18
Games Started: 18
Points: 5
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Shots: 18