Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Position Winger Name Jan Erixon Career end 1994 | Playing career Career start 1980 Shot Left Weight 89 kg | |
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Born July 8, 1962 (age 62) Skelleftea, SWE ( 1962-07-08 ) NHL Draft 30th overall, 1981New York Rangers |
MSG Intermission Interview With Jan Erixon
Jan Erixon (born July 8, 1962 in Skellefteå, Sweden) is a former professional ice hockey player. Erixon was the thirtieth overall pick in the second round by the New York Rangers in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He began his NHL career with the Rangers in the 1983–84 season, and played with them through the 1992–93 season. During his time with the Rangers, his only NHL team, he earned the nickname "The Shadow" because of his work as a defensive forward, often called on to neutralize opposing teams' best players.
Contents
- MSG Intermission Interview With Jan Erixon
- Sergei Nemchinov shorty assist on Jan Erixon goal vs Jets 1993
- Career statistics
- References

His son Tim is also a professional ice hockey player, drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2009 and is currently playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
Sergei Nemchinov shorty assist on Jan Erixon goal vs Jets (1993)
Career statistics
References
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