Eric Neilson

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Eric Neilson
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Neilson with the Syracuse Crunch in 2013
Born (1984-08-18) August 18, 1984 (age 39)
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Peoria Rivermen
Hamilton Bulldogs
San Antonio Rampage
Norfolk Admirals
Syracuse Crunch
St. John's IceCaps
Manchester Storm
NHL draft 143rd overall, 2004
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2005–2017

Eric Neilson (born August 18, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was known as an enforcer. He last played with the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Neilson was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round (143rd overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

On July 13, 2011, Neilson was signed as a free agent by the Norfolk Admirals to a one-year AHL Standard Player's Contract. [1] After appearing in 47 games for the Calder Cup record-setting Admirals, Neilson followed the team affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed with the Syracuse Crunch on July 5, 2012. [2] Neilson played 3 seasons with the Crunch, from 2012–13 to 2014–15.

It was announced in May 2016 that Neilson would move from the US and join UK side the Manchester Storm playing in the EIHL - the UK's highest level of professional ice hockey. [3]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2001–02 Rimouski Océanic QMJHL 48022130400025
2002–03 Rimouski OcéanicQMJHL532911341—————
2003–04 Rimouski OcéanicQMJHL5041115194900028
2004–05 Rimouski OcéanicQMJHL541313261571113443
2005–06 Bakersfield Condors ECHL 47224164—————
2006–07 Long Beach Ice Dogs ECHL64426131—————
2007–08 Alaska Aces ECHL3431411920006
2007–08 Peoria Rivermen AHL 1802282—————
2008–09 Peoria RivermenAHL50303207—————
2009–10 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL3812394—————
2010–11 San Antonio Rampage AHL33123103—————
2011–12 Norfolk Admirals AHL4710174—————
2012–13 Syracuse Crunch AHL39101135—————
2013–14 Syracuse CrunchAHL35123100—————
2014–15 Syracuse CrunchAHL2001162—————
2015–16 St. John's IceCaps AHL60009—————
2015–16 Missouri Mavericks ECHL1820233—————
2016–17 Manchester Storm EIHL 332685620002
ECHL totals1639716447—————
AHL totals2868917866—————

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References

  1. ↑ "Admirals Sign Forwards Eric Neilson and Cory Conacher". OurSportsCentral.com. July 13, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Syracuse Crunch sign Eric Neilson and Jared Nightingale to AHL deals". Syracuse Crunch. July 5, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Neilson Signs For The Storm!". manchesterstorm.com. May 27, 2016.


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