Clas Eriksson
| Clas Eriksson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 20, 1973 Karlstad, Sweden | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Färjestad BK | ||
| Playing career | 1990–2004 | ||
Clas Eriksson (born February 20, 1973) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player.
Eriksson is currently a team manager and coach for his former club Färjestads BK.[1] During his career, Eriksson played for Färjestads BK, apart from 1+1⁄2 seasons with Grums IK from 1991 to 1992.[2] During his 13 seasons with Färjestads, he won three Swedish Championships in 1997, 1998, and 2002. In 2004 he was forced to retire due to an injury.
Personal life[edit]
Eriksson's son, Joel Eriksson Ek, currently[when?] plays within the Minnesota Wild organization of the National Hockey League and his younger son Olle was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Wescott, Chris (18 June 2015). "2015 NHL Draft: Joel Eriksson Ek Profile". NHL.com. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
His father, Clas Eriksson, was a forward who played 13 seasons for Farjestads BK Karlstad in the SEL from 1990 to 2004. Clas is also an assistant coach in Farjestad.
- ^ "Joel Eriksson Ek European Skater". NHL.com. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
HIS FATHER, CLAS ERIKSSON, WAS A FORWARD WHO PLAYED 13 SEASONS FOR FARJESTADS BK KARLSTAD IN THE SWEDISH ELITE LEAGUE FROM 1990-2004.
- ^ Shohara, Kyle (24 June 2017). "Ducks Select Eriksson Ek with 153rd Overall Selection in 2017 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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