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| Linus Eriksson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
23 March 2006 Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| SHL team | Timrå IK | ||
| NHL draft |
58th overall, 2024 Florida Panthers | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
Linus Eriksson (born 23 March 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for Timrå IK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Eriksson was drafted 58th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 2026 United States | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
 | 2024 Finland | |
In December 2025, he was selected to represent Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[1] Eriksson recorded one goal and one assist in seven games and won a gold medal. This was Sweden's first gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship since 2012.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Smeds, Jacob (5 December 2025). "Sweden Reveals World Juniors Squad". The Hockey News. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ Podnieks, Andrew (5 January 2026). "Swedes win dramatic third gold". IIHF.com. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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