The Belfast Giants have announced the signing of Swedish winger Henrik Eriksson for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.
The 26-year-old has been added to Adam Keefe's side after leaving Norwegian Fjordkraft-Ligaen side Lillehammer.
Eriksson netted 14 goals and 16 assists in 29 games for Lillehammer this season and will add another attack threat as the Giants hunt down major silverware.
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The incoming arrival said: “I’m looking forward to arriving in Belfast and getting to work. I’ve heard great things about the Elite Ice Hockey League, and the Giants, too, so that’s exciting.
"When I played at the Giants’ home arena in 2018, the atmosphere and facilities were amazing - I can’t wait to get back.
“In terms of my plans for the rest of the season; I hope to get my head down, make some key plays on the ice, and ultimately, get the puck past the opposing goalies and into the back of the net – and have fun while doing so!”
Eriksson started off his career in Sweden where he spent six years, icing for teams including Södertälje SK J20 and Mora IK. He went on to play in Austria and Italy in the Alps Hockey League, and most recently Norwegian outfits Ringerike and Lillehammer.
He has experience of Belfast, having visited these shores in 2018/19 during his time with Ritten Sport to face the Giants in the IIHF Continental Cup Group E semi-final clash at The SSE Arena, where the hosts emerged victorious with a 6-2 win.
Giants head coach Keefe added: “We’re excited to welcome Henrik to the team. He’s a skilled player that can skate and really shoot the puck.
"Bringing in a player like Henrik, who was putting up some good numbers this season in Norway and playing with confidence, we hope can help add to our offensive output.
“Eriksson played for Ritten back in the 2018 Continental Cup clash versus the Giants which helped land him here today, as he is excited to play in front of the fans for the Giants this time around. “
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