Olle Eriksson Ek (born 22 June 1999) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).[1] He was drafted 153rd overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
| Olle Eriksson Ek | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
22 June 1999 Karlstad, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| SHL team Former teams |
Modo Hockey Anaheim Ducks | ||
| NHL draft |
153rd overall, 2017 Anaheim Ducks | ||
| Playing career | 2018–present | ||
Playing career
editOn 22 July 2022, the Anaheim Ducks signed Eriksson Ek to a one-year contract extension through the 2022–23 NHL season.[2] He made his NHL debut for the Ducks on 8 April 2023, in a game against the Arizona Coyotes, helping Anaheim earn a point in an overtime loss after stopping 33 shots. On 10 April 2023, he was reassigned to the Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. He appeared in 61 career AHL games with San Diego, posting a 17–35–3 record with one shutout, a 3.79 goals-against average (GAA) and .876 save percentage.[3]
On 8 May 2023, Eriksson Ek opted to return to Sweden, signing a two-year contract with the newly promoted Modo Hockey of the SHL.[4] His rights were later relinquished by the Ducks after he was not tendered a qualifying offer on 30 June 2023.[5]
Personal life
editEriksson Ek is the son of former hockey player Clas Eriksson and the younger brother of Joel Eriksson Ek, a centre for the Minnesota Wild.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Anaheim Ducks Sign Goaltender Olle Eriksson Ek To One-Year Contract Extension". sandiegogulls.com. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Ducks Sign Goaltender Eriksson Ek to One-Year Contract Extension". NHL.com. Anaheim Ducks. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Anaheim Ducks Reassign Olle Eriksson Ek To San Diego". sandiegogulls.com. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Zajkowski, Eltonius and Eriksson Ek!" (in Swedish). Modo Hockey. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "Ducks extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents". NHL.com. Anaheim Ducks. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Top 25 Under 25: Joel Eriksson Ek takes his spot at #5". hockeywilderness.com. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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