Erik Andersson (ice hockey, born 1971)

Erik Folke Andersson (born 19 August 1971) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played 12 games in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames. First drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 6th round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Andersson chose not to sign with the Kings. In the 1997 draft, Andersson was selected again, this time in the 3rd round by Calgary. Andersson played two seasons professionally in North America, mainly in the minor leagues, before returning to Sweden to play in the Elitserien.

Erik Andersson
Born	(1971-08-19) 19 August 1971 (age 53) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	AIK IF Calgary Flames
NHL draft	112th overall, 1990 Los Angeles Kings 70th overall, 1997 Calgary Flames
Playing career	1990–2001

Before his pro career, Andersson played at the University of Denver.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1988–89	Vallentuna BK	SWE-2		24	2	7	9	4		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Danderyds HC	SWE-2		30	14	5	19	18		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	AIK	SWE		32	1	1	2	10		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	AIK	SWE		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Vallentuna BK	SWE-3		11	5	5	10	14		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	University of Denver	WCHA		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	University of Denver	WCHA		38	10	20	30	26		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	University of Denver	WCHA		42	12	19	31	42		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	University of Denver	WCHA		39	12	35	47	40		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	University of Denver	WCHA		39	17	17	34	42		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Calgary Flames	NHL		12	2	1	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Saint John Flames	AHL		29	5	9	14	29		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Saint John Flames	AHL		5	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Indianapolis Ice	IHL		48	5	7	12	24		4	0	0	0	12
1999–00	AIK	SWE		50	7	8	15	62		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	AIK	SWE		27	4	4	8	16		—	—	—	—	—
SWE totals				112	12	13	25	88		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				12	2	1	3	8		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1989	Sweden	EJC		6	5	5	10	6
1991	Sweden	WJC		7	2	1	3	4
Junior totals				13	7	6	13	10

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database