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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