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Erik KARLSSON
European Skater. Final Ranking: 4 Mid-term Ranking: 63 Frolunda Jr., Swe-Jr.
 
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Defense. Shoots Right. 5'11", 165 lbs. Born: Landsbro, Sweden, May 31, 1990.

·      Led Team Sweden and finished third overall in the tournament with seven assists (0-7-7) in six games at 2008 Under-18 IIHF World Championships. He also led his team in plus-minus (+8) and was named the tournament's Best Defenseman.

 

·      Helped Frolunda Junior win the SuperElit Championship in 2007-08, totaling 37 points (13-24-37) in 2007-08.

 

·      His 24 assists in 2007-08 were the most assists by a defenseman and the most by an under-18 player in the SuperElit league.

 

·      Played his first of seven games with Frolunda in the Swedish league in February and was primarily used on the power-play.
STATISTICS

Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2007-08 Frolunda Jr. Swe-Jr. 38 13 24 37 68
2007-08 Frolunda Swe 7 1 0 1 0
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