Erik Karlsson

Erik Jinesjö Karlsson (born 28 July 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with Ravensburg Towerstars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga 2 (DEL2 ). Karlsson was drafted in the fourth round, 99th overall, in the 2012 NHL entry draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Playing career Karlsson developed as a youth in his native Sweden with the Frölunda HC organization after starting his hockey career in Lerums BK. He played in his first Elitserien game on 18 December 2012, against AIK. On May 27, 2014, Karlsson was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

After two seasons in the American Hockey League with the Hurricanes affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, Karlsson was continuing to struggle at the North American game. As an impending restricted free agent, Karlsson opted to return to Sweden in agreeing to a one-year contract with Timrå IK of the Allsvenskan on May 11, 2017. His NHL rights were later relinquished by the Hurricanes.

Serving as an Alternate captain with Timrå in the 2017–18 season, Karlsson produced 9 goals and 28 points in 52 games. As a free agent Karlsson opted to leave Sweden, signing a one-year contract with Finnish club, KooKoo of the Liiga, on April 9, 2018.

Personal Erik is the younger brother of Anton Karlsson, who also currently plays for Storhamar Dragons in the Eliteserien (Norway).

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2010–11 Frölunda HC J20 29491341 71124 2011–12 Frölunda HC J20 4714193370 20000 2012–13 Frölunda HC J20 4010253548 61560 2012–13 Frölunda HC SEL 50000 ————— 2012–13 Karlskrona HK Allsv 20110 ————— 2013–14 Frölunda HC J20 9510152 ————— 2013–14 Frölunda HC SHL 415166 61010 2014–15 Frölunda HC SHL 531236 70002 2015–16 Charlotte Checkers AHL 493696 ————— 2015–16 Florida Everblades ECHL 30000 ————— 2016–17 Charlotte Checkers AHL 420776 ————— 2017–18 Timrå IK Allsv 529192820 102680 2018–19 KooKoo Liiga 513202326 ————— 2019–20 KooKoo Liiga 527192610 ————— 2020–21 KooKoo Liiga 557101739 20000 2021–22 Modo Hockey Allsv 509253412 1329110 2022–23 Modo Hockey Allsv 521120318 163470 2023–24 Modo Hockey SHL 412572 ————— SHL totals 140 8 8 16 14 13 1 0 1 2 Liiga totals 158 17 49 66 75 2 0 0 0 0

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2011 Sweden IH18 5 2 1 3 0 2012 Sweden WJC18 6 1 2 3 2 2014 Sweden WJC 7 0 3 3 2 Junior totals 18 3 6 9 4