| Born: | July 8, 1962 | Draft: | 1981 Rangers 30th Overall |
| Hometown: | Skellefteå, Sweden | Position: | Left Wing |
| Known For: | World Junior Championship Gold Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Retired |
Jan Erixon (born July 8, 1962) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey player. Erixon was the thirtieth overall pick in the second round by the New York Rangers in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He began his NHL career with the Rangers in the 1983–84 season and played with them through the 1992–93 season. During his time with the Rangers, his only NHL team, he earned the nickname “The Shadow” because of his work as a defensive forward, often called on to neutralize opposing teams’ best players.
His son Tim Erixon is also a professional ice hockey player and played with several NHL teams, including the Rangers in 2011-12.
Jan Erixon Statistics
Deeper Dive
- 1991-92 New York Rangers: Prelude to a Stanley Cup
- Re-Doing the Ottawa Senators’ 1992 Expansion Draft
- NHL Draft History – 30th Pick Overall
Staff History
- Skövde IK – Head Coach (2000 – 2001)
- Skellefteå AIK J20 – Assistant Coach (2010 – 2012, 2013 – 2017)
- Skellefteå AIK J20 – Head Coach (2012 – 2013)
Achievements
- U20 WJC All-Star Team (1981)
- U20 WJC Gold Medal (1981)
- World Championship Bronze Medal (1982)