- Born
- Birth nameErik Sven Gunnar Karlsson
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Erik Karlsson was born on May 31, 1990 in Landsbro, Sweden. He is an actor, known for General Knas: Flyg Lilla Fågel (2014), NHL on ESPN (1979) and TSN Hockey (1987). He was previously married to Therese Karlsson.
- SpouseTherese Karlsson(July 7, 2012 - 2013) (divorced)
- On 2 October 2014, the Senators announced that he would serve as the ninth captain in the team's modern history, replacing the recently traded Jason Spezza.
- Made his Elitserien debut for Frölunda HC on 1 March 2008, recording 8:48 of ice time during a sold out home game in Scandinavium, against league leaders HV71.
- Was selected by the Senators in the first round (15th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
- His childhood idols included Nicklas Lidström, Daniel Alfredsson, Mats Sundin, and Peter Forsberg.
- Is a professional ice hockey player who currently serves as captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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