Erik Andersson (ice hockey, born 1971)

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 the Kings. 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.

Erik Andersson
Born (1971-08-19) 19 August 1971 (age 53)
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 1990–2001

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

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1988–89 Vallentuna BK SWE-2 24 2 7 9 4
1989–90 Danderyds HC SWE-2 30 14 5 19 18
1990–91 AIK SWE 32 1 1 2 10
1991–92 AIK SWE 3 0 0 0 0
1991–92 Vallentuna BK SWE-3 11 5 5 10 14
1992–93 University of Denver WCHA
1993–94 University of Denver WCHA 38 10 20 30 26
1994–95 University of Denver WCHA 42 12 19 31 42
1995–96 University of Denver WCHA 39 12 35 47 40
1996–97 University of Denver WCHA 39 17 17 34 42
1997–98 Calgary Flames NHL 12 2 1 3 8
1997–98 Saint John Flames AHL 29 5 9 14 29
1998–99 Saint John Flames AHL 5 0 0 0 4
1998–99 Indianapolis Ice IHL 48 5 7 12 24 4 0 0 0 12
1999–00 AIK SWE 50 7 8 15 62
2000–01 AIK SWE 27 4 4 8 16
SWE totals 112 12 13 25 88
NHL totals 12 2 1 3 8

International

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Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
1989 Sweden EJC 6 5 5 10 6
1991 Sweden WJC 7 2 1 3 4
Junior totals 13 7 6 13 10
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