Erik Brännström

As a defenceman, Erik Brännström is known for his offensive playArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. Erik Brännström grew up in Nässjö, with Nässjö HC as his first clubArticle in Lausanne HCRead the sourceArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose. Looking back on his development at HV71 in a July 2025 interview with Lausanne HCArticle in Lausanne HCRead the sourceClose, he thanked his parents for the many journeys that made those years possible. Sanda UtbildningscentrumArticle in Sanda UtbildningscentrumRead the sourceClose also lists him among its former ice hockey pupils.

In a 2017Article in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose interview with Hockeysverige, Brännström recalled enjoying playing in goal as a child before his father put him on defence. Stefan Liv was his early goaltending idolArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. His father Niklas had been his youth coach and was still offering advice at the time of the interviewArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose.

Discussing his play as a defenceman with Lausanne HCArticle in Lausanne HCRead the sourceClose in September 2025, Brännström said he enjoyed speed and creating offence while acknowledging his defensive responsibilities. He also highlighted his partnership with Fabian HeldnerArticle in Lausanne HCRead the sourceClose.

In the Ottawa Senators’ DecemberArticle in Ottawa SenatorsRead the sourceClose 2022 Reddit Q&A, Brännström talked about tennis and other racket sports, walks and play with his dog, and Swedish fika. He had also tried skating on Ottawa’s canalArticle in Ottawa SenatorsRead the sourceClose.