Shoots Right Height 1.85 m Playing career Weight 91 kg | Name Eric Neilson Positions Winger Role Ice hockey player | |
Born August 18, 1984 (age 39)
Fredericton, NB, CAN ( 1984-08-18 ) AHL team
Former teams St. John's IceCaps
Peoria Rivermen
Hamilton Bulldogs
San Antonio Rampage
Norfolk Admirals
Syracuse Crunch NHL Draft 143rd overall, 2004
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Eric Neilson (born August 18, 1984) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who was known as an enforcer. He last played with the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Neilson was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round (143rd overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
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Playing career
On July 13, 2011, Neilson was signed as a free agent by the Norfolk Admirals to a one-year AHL Standard Player's Contracts. After appearing in 47 games for the Calder Cup record-setting Admirals, Neilson followed the team affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed with the Syracuse Crunch on July 5, 2012. Neilson played 3 season with the Crunch, from 2012–13 to 2014–15.
It was announced in May 2016 that Neilson would move away from the US and join the UK side the Manchester Storm playing in the EIHL - the UK's highest level of professional ice hockey.