Erik Rasmussen

Erik Rasmussen

American professional hockey player Erik Rasmussen plays for the Lowell Devils, the New Jersey Devils American Hockey League affiliate.

Fast Facts

Born: March 28, 1977
Birthplace: St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
High school: St. Louis Park High School
College: University of Minnesota
Draft year: 1996

NHL Career

Rasmussen was drafted seventh overall in the 1996 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He played one additional season with the University of Minnesota before joining the Sabres for his NHL debut in 1997. After five seasons with the Sabres, Rasmussen was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on July 24, 2002. He played in Los Angeles for one year, then signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils on July 25, 2003. After three seasons with the Devils, he was assigned to the Devils AHL team, the Lowell Devils.

Career Highlights

1995: Minnesota High School Player of the Year

Timeline

1995-97: University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
1996: Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
1997-02: Buffalo Sabres
2002-03: Los Angeles Kings
2003-07: New Jersey Devils
2007-present: Lowell Devils, AHL

Categories

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Erik Rasmussen Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1997-1998

Erik Rasmussen Timeline

March 28, 1977: Born
1995: College hockey debut with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
1996: Drafted 7th overall in the 1st round of the NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres
1997: NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres
1999: Played in the Stanley Cup Finals with the Buffalo Sabres, which they lost to the Dallas Stars
2002: Traded to the Los Angeles Kings
2003: Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils
2007: Became an unrestricted free agent
2008: Currently plays on the Devil's AHL affiliate in Lowell

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