Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey center |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 29/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Karlstad, Sweden |
Latest News about Eriksson Ek
15/04/2025
Joel Eriksson Ek signed a new eight-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, keeping him with the team through the 2032-33 season. The deal, valued at approximately $64 million, reflects his status as a core two-way forward and key contributor to the Wild's playoff aspirations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Joel Eriksson Ek is a Swedish professional ice hockey center for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 20th overall by the Wild in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has become known as a clutch performer and two-way forward. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) |
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| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
Family
| Father | Clas Eriksson |
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| Mother | Anna Ek |
| Siblings | Olle Eriksson Ek |
| Uncle | Björn Eriksson |
Career
| Current Team | Minnesota Wild |
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| Draft | 2015 NHL Entry Draft, 20th overall by Minnesota Wild |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First teenager in Minnesota Wild franchise history to record three assists in one game | |
| 2. Youth system: Färjestad BK | |
| 3. Known for strong defensive play and penalty killing |