Erik Westrum
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Erik Clinton Westrum is an American professional ice hockey
center.
with their 7th pick, 187st overall, in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft
. At the time he was playing in the NCAA
for the University of Minnesota. Erik played the next four year with the U of MN. After completting his college career he moved to the Springfield Falcons
of the AHL
for the 2001/2002 season. With the Falcons he played 199 games, scoring 106 points, 37 goals and 69 assists.
in the AHL
. With this team he played 80 games with 18 goals and 15 assists, for a total of 33 points.
in the NHL
after a trade sent him from Phoenix and to his home state of Minnesota. The Wild exchanged Zbynek Michalek for the Coyote's Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood. But the second experience in the top North America league lasted for only 10 games with one assist. He finished the season with the Wild's farm team, the Houston Aeros
. He played 71 games with 98 points, finishing second on the team behind Kirby Law's 110 points.
, already with the Leafs. With Toronto, Westrum played two games scoring no points. As Captain of the Leafs top farm-team Toronto Marlies
in the AHL
, he finish as the team's top scorer with 58 points (23 goals and 35 assist).
. He signed a contract for four years. In Ambrì he found Nick Naumenko
, an old companion of the Utah Grizzlies. In the first year in Ambrì he became a fan favorite thanks to his spectacular kind of play.
where Team USA won the bronze medal.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
center.
Springfield Falcons
Westrum was drafted by the Phoenix CoyotesPhoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
with their 7th pick, 187st overall, in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft
1998 NHL Entry Draft
The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
. At the time he was playing in the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
for the University of Minnesota. Erik played the next four year with the U of MN. After completting his college career he moved to the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
for the 2001/2002 season. With the Falcons he played 199 games, scoring 106 points, 37 goals and 69 assists.
Phoenix Coyotes
Westrum made his NHL debut with Phoenix during the 2003–04 NHL season, playing 15 games with 2 points, one goal and one assist. At the same time he played for the farmteam of Phoenix, the Springfield Falcons.Utah Grizzlies
After the little apparison in the NHL Westrum signed a contract with the Utah GrizzliesUtah Grizzlies
The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :...
in the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. With this team he played 80 games with 18 goals and 15 assists, for a total of 33 points.
Minnesota Wild
In the season 2005–06 Erik Westrum signed a "two-way" contract with Minnesota WildMinnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
in the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
after a trade sent him from Phoenix and to his home state of Minnesota. The Wild exchanged Zbynek Michalek for the Coyote's Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood. But the second experience in the top North America league lasted for only 10 games with one assist. He finished the season with the Wild's farm team, the Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...
. He played 71 games with 98 points, finishing second on the team behind Kirby Law's 110 points.
Toronto Maple Leafs
At the end of 2005/06 season he signed as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs in July, 2006, joining Minnesota Gophers teammate John PohlJohn Pohl
John Pohl is a retired American professional ice hockey center.-Playing career:Pohl played for the University of Minnesota where he helped lead the team to the 2002 NCAA National Championship. He also was a standout player at Red Wing High School in Red Wing, Minnesota, where he grew up; during...
, already with the Leafs. With Toronto, Westrum played two games scoring no points. As Captain of the Leafs top farm-team Toronto Marlies
Toronto Marlies
The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team currently playing in the American Hockey League . The top affiliate of the National Hockey League 's Toronto Maple Leafs, the Marlies play at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario...
in the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
, he finish as the team's top scorer with 58 points (23 goals and 35 assist).
HC Ambrì-Piotta
Westrum is going to play the season 2007/2008 in the Swiss League with the HC Ambri-PiottaHC Ambri-Piotta
Hockey Club Ambrì-Piotta is a Swiss professional ice hockey club and a member of the National League A. The club was founded September 19, 1937 and is also known as "Bianco-Blu"...
. He signed a contract for four years. In Ambrì he found Nick Naumenko
Nick Naumenko
Nicholas "Nick" Naumenko is an American professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the SCL Tigers of the National League A- Career :...
, an old companion of the Utah Grizzlies. In the first year in Ambrì he became a fan favorite thanks to his spectacular kind of play.
Golden Gopher Team Award Winners
- Frank Pond Rookie of the Year Award, season 1997–98.
- Dr. V. George Nagobads Unsung Hero Award second place, season 1998–99.
- John Mariucci MVP, season 1999–00.
- Tom Mohr Playoff MVP, season 1999–00.
- John Mariucci MVP, season 2000–01.
- Tom Mohr Playoff MVP, season 2000–01.
All-Star Team
- WCHA - Third All-Star Team, season 1999–00.
- WCHA - First All-Star Team, 2000–01.
- AHL - First All-Star Team, season 2005–06.
- AHL - First All-Star Team, season 2006–07.
International play
He has represented Team USA at the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
The 2004 Men's Ice Hockey Championships were held April 24-May 9, 2004, in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic. Games for this Ice Hockey World Championships tournament were played at Sazka Arena and ČEZ Aréna...
where Team USA won the bronze medal.
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1997–98 | U. of Minnesota University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557... |
NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States... |
39 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998–99 | U. of Minnesota | NCAA | 41 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1999–00 | U. of Minnesota | NCAA | 39 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | U. of Minnesota | NCAA | 42 | 26 | 35 | 61 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 2001–02 AHL season The 2001–02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. It was the season of the biggest growth in the AHL's history, as it accepted eight new teams. The demise of the International Hockey League brought six teams transferring from the defunct league, in addition to two expansion... |
Springfield Falcons Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
73 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 2002–03 AHL season The 2002–03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs finished first overall in the regular season... |
Springfield Falcons | AHL | 70 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 65 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2003–04 2003–04 AHL season The 2003–04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The league introduces the Willie Marshall Award in honour the career points leader in the AHL, and awards it to the annual top goal scorer.... |
Springfield Falcons | AHL | 56 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 2004–05 AHL season The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season... |
Utah Grizzlies Utah Grizzlies The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :... |
AHL | 80 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 2005–06 AHL season The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals.... |
Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... |
AHL | 71 | 34 | 64 | 98 | 138 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 20 | ||
| 2005–06 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
NHL | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 2006–07 AHL season The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals.... |
Toronto Marlies Toronto Marlies The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team currently playing in the American Hockey League . The top affiliate of the National Hockey League 's Toronto Maple Leafs, the Marlies play at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario... |
AHL | 70 | 23 | 35 | 58 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | HC Ambri-Piotta HC Ambri-Piotta Hockey Club Ambrì-Piotta is a Swiss professional ice hockey club and a member of the National League A. The club was founded September 19, 1937 and is also known as "Bianco-Blu"... |
Swiss-A | 50 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | HC Ambri-Piotta | Swiss-A | 32 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 27 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||