Eric Nilson
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| Eric Nilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
11 May 2007 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| SHL team | Djurgårdens IF | ||
| NHL draft |
45th overall, 2025 Anaheim Ducks | ||
Eric Nilson (born 11 May 2007) is a Swedish-Canadian professional ice hockey centre for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He was drafted 45th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL entry draft. Eric is the son of Marcus Nilson.
Playing career
[edit]Initially ranked as a fourth or fifth round prospect by NHL Central Scouting Bureau ahead of the 2025 NHL entry draft, Nilson rose to the sixth-ranked European skater in their midterm rankings.[1]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Sweden
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
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2025 United States | |
Nilson represented Sweden at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Entering the bronze medal match pointless at the event, he recorded an assist and a hat-trick to help Sweden secure bronze.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Ferrari, Tony. "NHL Draft Rankings Reaction: Schaefer's Rise Gains Steam In Central Scouting's Mid-Term List". The Hockey News. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Orth, Jordan (11 August 2024). "2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada Claims Gold & Sweden Takes Home Bronze2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada Claims Gold & Sweden Takes Home Bronze". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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