Lightning select G Magnus Chrona in fifth round

Chrona is a left-handed goaltender from Nacka HK of Sweden's Jr. U-18 league

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By Bryan Burns
@BBurnsNHL TampaBayLightning.com

Tampa Bay selected a goaltender in the Fifth Round of the 2018 NHL Draft, grabbing Swedish netminder Magnus Chrona with pick No. 152.

Chrona stands 6-foot-4, weighs 194 pounds and catches left. He plays for Nacka HK of Sweden's Jr. U-18 league. For Nacka's Jr. Elite team, Chrona played in 15 games, posting a 2.13 goals-against average and .931 save percentage in 2017-18.
Chrona is 17 years old and will turn 18 on August 28.

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