Anders Eriksson

Anders Eriksson

Anders Eriksson is a professional ice hockey defenseman who most recently played for the Calgary Flames of the NHL. Eriksson was waived by the Flames on October 7, 2008.

Fast Facts

Birth date: January 9, 1975
Birth Place: Bollnas, Sweden
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Jersey number: 8

NHL Career

Eriksson was drafted 22nd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1993 entry draft and joined as a full time member of the team for their Stanley Cup winning 1997-98 season.

After being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1999, Eriksson went on to score a record high of 25 points the following season. From 2000 to 2006, Eriksson spent partial seasons with the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Columbus Blue Jackets and their affiliated American Hockey League teams.

After playing a full season with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006-07, which was his first full NHL season since 2000-01, Eriksson was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Calgary Flames to a two-year contract.

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Anders Eriksson Vital Stats

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- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1995-1996

Anders Eriksson Timeline

January 9, 1975: Born
1993: Drafted in the 1st Roundof the NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings
1995: Debuted with the Detroit Red Wings
1998: Helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup
1999: Played for Team Sweden in the World Championship (Bronze Medal)
1999: Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks
2000: Traded to the Florida Panthers
2001: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs
2003: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets
2004: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Calgary Flames
2006: Signed as a free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets
2007: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Calgary Flames

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