Player's Profile
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- Name: Joacim Eriksson
- Position: G
- Catches: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-04-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Gavle, Sweden
- Acquired: 7th round (196th overall), 2008 by PHI
- Playing In: Europe
Joacim Eriksson
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
A relative unknown to many fans of North American hockey, Eriksson has been developing his game quietly in Sweden. In 2006-07, Eriksson played for the Swedish U17 team internationally recording a 1.25 GAA and .961 save percentage. In 2007-08 Eriksson continued his development with Brynas IF in Sweden.
2007-08: Eriksson moved around the Swedish Elite League this season, playing for two different clubs. He started the year with Brynas IF Gavle U18 (SWE-U18), appearing in nine games where we racked up two shutouts and a 2.31 goals against average. He then moved up to the Brynas IF junior squad, where he played 16 games and finished with a 3.31 goals against average. He was then moved to VALBO HC (SWE-3) where he appeared in two games. He also appeared in two games for Sweden in the U18 World Championships this year where he had a GAA of 3.00 and save percentage of .906.
Talent Analysis
Ranked as the second best goaltender born 1990 in Sweden, after the more hyped Jacob Markström. A skilled goaltender with decent size, quick reflexes and good mental strength.
Eriksson is a classic butterfly goaltender with good size and respectable lateral mobility.
Future
He will continue to gain experience internationally and try to challenge his fellow countrymen, the highly-rated Jacob Markstrom, for playing time in Brynas and the Swedish national team.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 31st 2009
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