Clas Eriksson Explained

Clas Eriksson
Position:	Forward
Shoots:	Left
Height Ft:	5
Height In:	11
Weight Lb:	194
Birth Date:	20 February 1973
Birth Place:	Karlstad, Sweden
Played For:	Färjestad BK
Career Start:	1990
Career End:	2004

Clas Eriksson (born February 20, 1973) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player.

Eriksson is currently a team manager and coach for his former club Färjestads BK.^[1] During his career, Eriksson played for Färjestads BK, apart from seasons with Grums IK from 1991 to 1992.^[2] During his 13 seasons with Färjestads, he won three Swedish Championships in 1997, 1998, and 2002. In 2004 he was forced to retire due to an injury.

Personal life

Eriksson's son, Joel Eriksson Ek, currently plays within the Minnesota Wild organization of the National Hockey League and his younger son Olle was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wescott. Chris. 2015 NHL Draft: Joel Eriksson Ek Profile. NHL.com. 8 March 2018. 18 June 2015. 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..
2. Web site: Joel Eriksson Ek European Skater. NHL.com. 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..
3. Web site: Shohara. Kyle. Ducks Select Eriksson Ek with 153rd Overall Selection in 2017 NHL Draft. NHL.com. 18 April 2018. 24 June 2017.