Eric Nilson

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Eric Nilson
- Matt Barry
- June 19, 2025
Eric Nilson is a 6-foot, 115-pound right-shot center from Calgary, Alberta. The recently turned 18-year-old spent this past season with Djurgardens IF in the Swedish J20 Nationell League and contributed 12 goals and 26 assists in 37 regular season games. In the postseason, Nilson scored six goals with seven assists in nine games. In the […]
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IIHF U18: Sweden Edges USA 4–3 in Semifinal Thriller to Earn Shot at Gold
- Karen Zehner
- May 3, 2025
In a back-and-forth semifinal packed with momentum swings and dramatic bounces, Sweden scored twice in the third period to break a 2–2 deadlock and defeat the United States 4–3, earning a berth in Sunday’s gold-medal game against Canada. Goaltender Love Harenstam was a key difference-maker for Sweden, turning aside 35 shots and holding strong during […]
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IIHF U18: USA Storms Back to Defeat Sweden, Securing Top Spot in Group B
- Karen Zehner
- April 27, 2025
Saturday night’s showdown between the United States and Sweden didn’t just live up to the hype — it shattered it. In a battle for the top spot in Group B, Team USA erased two early deficits and surged past Sweden 6–3, fueled by quick-strike offense, relentless pressure, and clutch goaltending. With the win, the Americans […]
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