Chart: About Joel Eriksson Ek

The skinny on the 18-year-old Wild draft pick from Sweden.

June 27, 2015 at 7:01AM

Drafted: First round, 20th overall, by the Wild

Position: Center

Height, weight: 6-2, 183 pounds

Age: 18 (born Jan. 29, 1997)

Hometown: Karlstad, Sweden

Team: Farjestad BK in Karlstad

Stats: Scored 21 goals in 25 games for Farjestad's junior team, then four goals in 34 games for Farjestads of the highest level Swedish league as an 18-year-old.

Scouting report: Described as a two-way center with great size and an excellent level of competitiveness. Can go to the net to create scoring. Strong shot, above-average puckhandler. Good hockey intelligence. His father, Clas Eriksson, played with Färjestad BK for 13 seasons.

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