Erik Gustafsson (ice hockey, born 1988)

Erik Gustafsson (born December 15, 1988) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Kloten Flyers of the National League A (NLA).

He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Playing Career
On March 31, 2010, Erik signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers after playing three seasons of collegiate hockey with Northern Michigan.

He made his NHL debut on February 26, 2011 against the Ottawa Senators, subbing for Chris Pronger, who was out with a bruised right hand.

Erik scored his first career NHL goal against Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres on February 16, 2012.

Following the 2013–14 NHL season, Erik signed with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.

In the 2014–15 season, he immediately established himself amongst the blueline with Omsk, finishing second among defenseman with 22 points in 56 games.

Despite early interest in the off-season from the NHL, on July 17, 2015, Erik left Omsk as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with Swiss club, Kloten Flyers of the NLA.