Clas Eriksson
Clas Eriksson (born February 20, 1973) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player.
| 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 | ||
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 one and half 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
Eriksson's son, Joel Eriksson Ek, currently 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
- 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
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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