| Jan Erixon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 8, 1962 Skellefteå, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Skellefteå AIK New York Rangers | ||
| NHL draft |
30th overall, 1981 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 1980–1994 | ||
Jan Erixon (born July 8, 1962) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. Erixon was the thirtieth overall pick in the second round by the New York Rangers in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He began his NHL career with the Rangers in the 1983–84 season, and played with them through the 1992–93 season. During his time with the Rangers, his only NHL team, he earned the nickname "The Shadow" because of his work as a defensive forward, often called on to neutralize opposing teams' best players.
His son Tim is also a professional ice hockey player and played in the NHL between 2011 and 2015.