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.
| Linus Eriksson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
23 March 2006 Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| SHL team | Timrå IK | ||
| NHL draft |
58th overall, 2024 Florida Panthers | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
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
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