Erik Portillo

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Erik Portillo
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Portillo playing collegiate hockey for the Michigan Wolverines in 2022
Born (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 (age 23)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Los Angeles Kings
Ontario Reign  (AHL)
NHL Draft 67th overall, 2019
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2023–present

Erik Portillo (born 3 September 2000) is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender for the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Portillo was drafted 67th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Junior

Portillo played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints during the 2019–20 season. He appeared in 27 games and posted a 19–5–1 record, and led the USHL with a 2.11 goals against average (GAA), with a .915 save percentage. Following the season he was named first team All-USHL and named the USHL Goaltender of the Year. [1] [2]

College

Portillo began his collegiate career for the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season, and appeared in seven games, where he posted a 4–1 record, with a 1.67 GAA and .935 save percentage. [3] He made his collegiate debut for Michigan on 3 December 2020, in relief of Strauss Mann. He stopped 15 of 17 shots in a loss against Penn State. [4] He made his first career start on 15 January 2021, making 19 saves in a victory against Ohio State. [5]

During the 2021–22 season in his sophomore season, Portillo posted a 31–10–1 record with a 2.14 GAA and a .926 save percentage in his first full season as a starter. [6] He led the nation in saves (1,111) and ranked second in wins (31) and minutes played (2499:13), fourth in win percentage (.750) and ninth in save percentage (.926). [3] He posted his first career shutout on 28 October 2021 in a 3–0 victory against Wisconsin, stopping all 28 shots he faced. [7] During the 2022 Big Ten tournament, he posted a 4–0 record, with a .928 save percentage, as he recorded 90 saves on 95 shots he faced during the tournament. He was subsequently named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team and named tournament Most Outstanding Player. [8] [9] Following the season he was named second-team All-Big Ten, a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award and a finalist for the Big Ten Goaltender of the Year. [10] [11] [12]

On 9 April 2022, Portillo announced he would return to Michigan for his junior year during the 2022–23 season. [13] During his junior season, he posted a 25–11–2 record with a 3.00 GAA and a .908 save percentage and helped lead the Wolverines to their second consecutive Big Ten tournament championship and Frozen Four appearance. He finished his collegiate career with a 60–22–3 overall record, 2.49 GAA, and a .918 save percentage. [14]

Professional

Portillo was drafted in the third round, 67th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. [15] He announced he would not sign with the Sabres and would pursue unrestricted free agency after his college career at Michigan. On 1 March 2023, the Sabres traded his draft rights to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. [16] [17]

On 10 April 2023, Portillo signed an amateur tryout (ATO) with the Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. [18] On 22 April 2023, the Kings signed Portillo to a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2023–24 season. [19]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Czech Republic

Portillo represented Sweden at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a bronze medal. [20]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2019–20 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 2719511,5365412.11.915————————
2020–21 University of Michigan B1G 74103591001.67.935————————
2021–22 University of MichiganB1G42311012,4998932.14.926————————
2022–23 University of MichiganB1G38251122,30011503.00.908————————
NCAA totals87602235,15821432.49.918————————

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-Big Ten Second Team 2022 [10]
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2022 [21]
Big Ten Tournament MVP 2022

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References

  1. ↑ Harrington, Mike (23 April 2020). "Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team". The Buffalo News . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  2. ↑ LaBarber, Jourdon (27 April 2020). "Prospect Rewind: Portillo earned Goalie of the Year honors in USHL". NHL.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Erik Portillo Bio". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (3 December 2020). "Michigan Falls Short in High-Scoring Finale at Penn State". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  5. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (15 January 2021). "Moyle's Two-Goal Game Paces Wolverines to Win Over Buckeyes". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
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  8. ↑ Nasr, Paul (20 March 2022). "Erik Portillo cements conference tournament MVP status against Minnesota". The Michigan Daily . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  9. ↑ Lysowski, Lance (6 April 2022). "Sabres prospect Erik Portillo built a business while leading Michigan to Frozen Four". The Buffalo News . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  10. 1 2 "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". USCHO.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "Finalists Announced for Big Ten Hockey Individual Awards". BigTen.org. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  13. ↑ Ford, Ryan (9 April 2022). "Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved 21 March 2023.
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