Loui Eriksson
15 Interesting Facts
A versatile Swedish forward, Loui Eriksson enjoyed a decorated 22-season professional career highlighted by over 1,000 NHL games and an SHL championship.
He was selected in the second round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
He played over 1,000 games in the National Hockey League during his career.
He won the Swedish league championship in 2005 while playing for his hometown club.
During his debut with the Vancouver Canucks, he accidentally scored an own goal into his own net.
He was named the SHL Rookie of the Year in 2004.
He led his team in goal-scoring during the 2008-09 NHL season with 36 goals.
He participated in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game and recorded four points in the contest.
He was a finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy twice in his career.
He scored his 200th career NHL goal in February 2016 against the Minnesota Wild.
He played for the Iowa Stars in the AHL during his transition to North American hockey.
He was involved in a major seven-player trade between the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins in 2013.
He spent 17 years playing professional hockey in North America before returning to Sweden.
He was already competing with an under-16 team by the age of 11.
He played a brief stint in the Swiss National League for HC Davos during the 2012-13 lockout.
He officially announced his retirement from professional hockey in February 2025.
About Loui Eriksson
Loui Eriksson was a skilled Swedish forward who enjoyed a lengthy professional career spanning over two decades in both the NHL and SHL. Known for his reliable two-way play and offensive instincts, he was a key contributor for the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins before concluding his career back in Sweden.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Swedish ice hockey champion (SM-guld)
2005
SHL Rookie of the Year
2003-04
NHL All-Star Game selection
2011
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy finalist
2015-16
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Teams & Career
Loui Eriksson played for 7 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Dallas Stars in 2003.