Eric Nystrom
Team Number: |
23 |
Birth Date: |
02/14/1983 |
Height: |
6'1" |
Weight: |
193lbs. |
Position: |
Forward |
More Info
2011-2012 NHL Season update: plays for Dallas Stars.
Meet Eric Nystrom, a forward for the Minnesota Wild.
Eric Nystrom will be a new face for the Minnesota Wild this season. After playing for the divisional rival Calgary Flames for 4 seasons, Eric Nystrom is ready to embark on his Minnesota Wild career.
The Syosett, New York native played for the United States National Junior Team from 1999-2001 before attending the University of Michigan. He started his career at Michigan in 2001 and was drafted in the 2002 NHL Draft 10th overall in the 1st round. He chose to finish his career at Michigan and played 4 seasons there until he played in the AHL for the Omaha-Ak-Sar-Ben Knights in 2005-2006.
In 2007-2008, Eric Nystrom made his first contribution to the Calgary Flames playing in 44 games with 10 points. In 2008, he played 76 games and registered 10 points, and in 2009 he recorded 19 points in 82 games.
During the 2010-2011 offseason, Eric Nystrom signed a 3 year, $4.2 million contract with the Minnesota Wild. What will Eric Nystrom bring to the Minnesota Wild? We will find out this season!