Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson – 2017 NHL Awards – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com 

Birth Name: Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson

Place of Birth: Landsbro, Sweden

Date of Birth: 31 May, 1990

Ethnicity: Swedish

Erik Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. A defenceman, he plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also been with Frölunda HC, the Ottawa Senators, Jokerit, and the San Jose Sharks.

He is married to Melinda Currey, with whom he has had three children.

Source: http://www.nhl.com