Erik Karlsson

Hockey Player

Birthday May 31, 1990

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Landsbro, Sweden

Age 34 years old

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About

Swedish defender who earned the prestigious James Norris Memorial Trophy for the league's top defenseman in 2012, 2015 and 2023 as a member of the Ottawa Senators.

Before Fame

He played three seasons with Sweden's J20 SuperElit league from 2006 to 2008.

Trivia

He was named to his first NHL All-Star team in 2011.

Family Life

He married Therese Karlsson on July 6, 2012, but they got divorced in 2013. He then married Melinda Currey in 2017.

Associated With

He played in the 2010 World Championships with teammate Peter Forsberg.