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Eric Nilson
Swedish ice hockey player (born 2007) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eric Nilson (born 11 May 2007) is a Swedish-Canadian professional ice hockey centre for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He was drafted 45th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL entry draft.
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Playing career
Initially ranked as a fourth or fifth round prospect by NHL Central Scouting Bureau ahead of the 2025 NHL entry draft, Nilson rose to the sixth-ranked European skater in their midterm rankings.[1]
International play
Nilson represented Sweden at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Entering the bronze medal match pointless at the event, he recorded an assist and a hat-trick to help Sweden secure bronze.[2]
Personal
Nilson is the son of former NHL player Marcus Nilson and has a sister, Alice (born 2009), playing junior hockey in the Brynäs IF system.[3]
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