Thomas Eriksson

Thomas B. Eriksson (born October 16, 1959 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player. He played defense in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF and Västerås IK.

He was chosen 98th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft while playing for Djurgårdens IF in Sweden. Eriksson joined the Flyers in 1980-81 for 24 games and another in 1981-82. He then returned to Sweden until 1983-84 when he played a full seasons for the Flyers and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

He played for the Flyers through the 1985-86 season. He then returned to Djurgårdens IF where he played until 1994. Eriksson played his last season of hockey with VIK Västerås HK in 1994-95.

Eriksson also played extensively for Sweden in international hockey:


 * 1979 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
 * 1979 World Championship
 * 1980 Olympics
 * 1981 Canada Cup
 * 1982 World Championship
 * 1983 World Championship
 * 1984 Canada Cup
 * 1988 Olympics
 * 1989 World Championship
 * 1990 World Championship

Awards

 * Bronze medal in 1980 Olympics
 * Bronze medal in 1988 Olympics
 * His number 27 is retired by Djurgårdens IF.