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- ↑ 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.
