Eric Nystrom | |||
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Born |
Syosset, New York, U.S. | February 14, 1983||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Left wing | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Calgary Flames Minnesota Wild Dallas Stars Stavanger Oilers Nashville Predators | ||
National team | United States | ||
NHL draft |
10th overall, 2002 Calgary Flames | ||
Playing career | 2005–2016 |
Eric Thore Nystrom (born February 14, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He was a first round selection of the Calgary Flames, taken 10th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, and made his NHL debut with Calgary in 2005. Nystrom has also played for the Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators. He played four seasons of college hockey with the Michigan Wolverines before he turned professional. On four occasions, Nystrom has played with the United States national team, most recently at the 2010 World Championship. He is the son of former NHL player Bob Nystrom.