Bryan Lee Erickson (born March 7, 1960) is an

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former professional

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player.

Career

Signed in 1983 as a free agent by the

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after starring for the

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men's ice hockey team, Erickson played parts of two seasons with the Capitals before he was traded to the

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. He also played with the

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and

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before retiring from active professional play after the

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. Erickson resides today in Roseau pursuing business interests. Erickson frequently played for Team USA in international hockey. He was a member of the 1982, 1986 and 1987

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teams as well as the

1984 Canada Cup The 1984 Labatt Canada Cup was a professional international ice hockey tournament played during the first three weeks of September 1984. The best-of-three final took place between Canada and Sweden, with Canada winning a two game sweep. Canadian ...

. On September 20, 2012, he was elected to the University of Minnesota "M" Club and was celebrated as part of the 2012 inductee group at the September 22, 2012 football game in which the University of Minnesota beat Syracuse University 17–10. As an integral part of the Minnesota family, the "M" Club endeavors to uphold and enrich the great tradition of Golden Gopher Athletics.

Awards and honors

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* 1960 births Living people People from Roseau, Minnesota American men's ice hockey right wingers Ice hockey players from Minnesota Los Angeles Kings players Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey players Pittsburgh Penguins players Undrafted National Hockey League players Washington Capitals players Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players {{US-icehockey-winger-stub