Erik Andersson (born 18 September 1986 in

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) is a

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for the

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team in the Swedish

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league.

Playing career

On 28 October 2005 Andersson was named the first in the line of four candidates for Elitserien Rookie Of The Year 2006. The award was eventually won by

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. After playing two seasons for

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, Andersson signed with Timrå IK for 2 years on 10 April 2007. Andersson left on 7 May 2009

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and signed with

club

Awards and achievements

*Elitserien 2005-06 Rookie of the Year Nominee in 2005.

References

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External links

* 1986 births Borås HC players HV71 players IF Troja/Ljungby players IF Sundsvall Hockey players Living people Swedish ice hockey centres Timrå IK players {{Sweden-icehockey-centre-stub