Erik Andersson (ice hockey, born 1971)

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Erik Andersson
Born (1971-08-19) 19 August 1971 (age 51)
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 19902001

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 LA. 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.

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


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