- Erik Westrum
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
position = Center
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 0
weight_lb = 204
team =HC Ambri-Piotta
former_teams = U. of Minnesota
league = Swiss-A
nationality = United States
birth_date = birth date and age|1979|7|26
birth_place =Minneapolis , U.S.
career_start = 1997
draft = 187st overall
draft_year = 1998
draft_team =Phoenix Coyotes
image_size =
nickname = WestyErik Westrum (born
26 July ,1979 inMinneapolis ,Minnesota ) is an American professionalice hockey center.Playing career
pringfield Falcons
Westrum was drafted by the
Phoenix Coyotes with their 7th pick, 187st overall, in the1998 NHL Entry Draft . At the time he was playing in the NCAA league for University of Minnesota.Erik played the next four year with the same team. Then he made the jump in the AHL with theSpringfield Falcons in the season 2001/2002. With the Falcons he played 199 games and has scored 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 Grizzlies in the AHL. 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-ways" contract with
Minnesota Wild in the NHL after the trade between Phoenix and Minnesota. Wild traded Zbynek Michalek to the Coyotes for Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood.But the second experience in the North America top league resisted for only 10 games with one assist. Then he played the rest of season with the farmteam of Minnesota, theHouston Aeros . He played 71 games with 98 points, finishing second on the team behind Kirby Law that did 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 Pohl , already with the Leafs. With Toronto, Westrum played two games scoring no points. As Captain of the Leafs top farm-teamToronto Marlies in the AHL, 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-Piotta . He signed a contract for four years. In Ambrì he foundNick 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.Awards & Honours
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.wiss National League
* National League TopScorer, season 2007–08.
International play
He has represented Team USA at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey where Team USA won the bronze medal.
Career statistics
External links
* [http://www.nhl.com/lineups/player/8451774.html NHL.com Profile]
* [http://www.mapleleafs.com/team/player.asp?player_id=21 Mapleleafs.com Biography and Profile]
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