Born: | April 9, 1990 | Draft: | 2008 Philadelphia Flyers 196th Overall |
Hometown: | Hedesunda, Sweden | Position: | Goalie |
Known For: | Ivan Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Right |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Team: | Schwenninger Wild Wings (DEL) |
Joacim Eriksson (born April 9, 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with Schwenninger Wild Wings of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He played in the Swedish junior leagues for several years, winning a gold medal at the 2007 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament before making his professional debut in 2008.
He was subsequently drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, though he never signed with the team. In 2013 Eriksson signed with the Vancouver Canucks, and joined their minor league affiliate, Utica Comets, in the American Hockey League (AHL). He appeared in one game for the Canucks in 2014 and returned to Sweden after two years in North America.
Internationally, Eriksson played for Sweden at under-18 and senior levels, earning a bronze medal at the 2014 World Championships.
Joacim Eriksson Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Canucks’ Joacim Eriksson Headed to the KHL
- The Luongo Saga Continues – Early Struggles Amidst Commitment Concerns
- Philadelphia Flyers – Top 5 prospects
- Utica Comets Experiencing Youth Movement
Achievements
- Ivan Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal (2008)
- J20 SM Silver Medal (2008)
- J20 SM Gold Medal (2009)
- 2x Elitserien SM Silver Medal (2011, 2012)
- Elitserien Champion (2013)
- World Championship Bronze Medal (2014)
- DEL Goalie of the Year (2021)