Erik Gustafsson

Who is Erik Gustafsson?

Erik Gustafsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League. Gustafsson was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Gustafsson began playing hockey in Nynäshamns IF, before moving to Djurgården's youth organisation. Gustafsson represented team Stockholm in the 2008 TV-pucken, a national junior tournament, scoring four assists. He played the 2008–09 season with Djurgården's under-18 team. In the following season, Gustafsson played for both the under-18 team and the J20-team. For the 2010–11 season, Gustafsson had a permanent place in the J20-team which won their division and ended up third in the playoffs. He extended his contract with Djurgården in May 2011, to the 2013–14 season.

He was called to make his Elitserien debut in the league premier against HV71 on September 15, 2011, but did not receive any time on the ice. In his second game, against Brynäs on September 27, 2011, he made his on-ice debut, playing six minutes of the game. Gustafsson scored his first Elitserien goal on December 26, 2011 against Fredrik Norrena of Linköpings HC.