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Anders Eriksson

Born:Jan. 9, 1975Draft:1993 Red Wings 22nd Overall
Hometown:Bollnäs SwedenPosition:Defense
Known For:Stanley CupShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Status:Retired

Anders Eriksson (born January 9, 1975) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Initially drafted 22nd overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Eriksson has played for the Red Wings, Chicago BlackhawksToronto Maple LeafsColumbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, and Arizona Coyotes. He has also played for the St. John’s Maple Leafs, Syracuse Crunch, and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Anders Eriksson Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
March 23, 1999Detroit Red Wings1999 1st RD Pick
(Steve McCarthy)
2001 1st RD Pick
(Adam Munro)
Chicago Blackhawks LogoChris Chelios
Nov. 6, 2000Chicago Blackhawks LogoFlorida PanthersJaroslav Spacek
March 3, 2010Arizona CoyotesNew York Rangers2011 7th RD Pick
(Zach Larraza)
Miika Wiikman

Deeper Dive

Staff History

  • University of Miami – Head Coach (2020-21)

Achievements

  • TV-Pucken Best Defenseman – Lill-Strimmas Stipendium (1991)
  • J18 SM Gold Medal (1992, 1993)
  • J20 SM Gold Medal (1992, 1993)
  • U17 WHC Esso Division All-Star Team (1992)
  • U18 EJC Gold Medal (1993)
  • Elitserien SM Silver Medal (1994)
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal (1994)
  • Swedish Junior Hockey Player of the Year – Årets Junior (1995)
  • U20 WJC All-Star Team (1995)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1995)
  • NHL Stanley Cup Champion (1998)
  • World Championship Bronze Medal (1999)
  • Spengler Cup Winner (2006)

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