Jonathan Ericsson established himself as Article in HockeysverigeRead the sourceArticle in SVT NyheterRead the sourceArticle in HockeysverigeRead the source in Detroit, where he was entrusted with facing opponents' leading forwards. Article in Sveriges RadioRead the sourceArticle in Swedish Ice Hockey AssociationRead the source grew up in Norrköping, spent school years in Lindö and had Vita Hästen as his formative hockey club. When schoolchildren asked him about hockey in August Article in Sveriges RadioRead the source, he recalled starting to play at around 4 or 5 years old.
A profile published by the Article in Grand Rapids GriffinsRead the source in January 2007 recounted how Ericsson, then a center, had played defense when his junior team needed help at that position. Article in Grand Rapids GriffinsRead the source happened to watch that game, and the temporary position change drew scouting interest.
The same profile also offered a glimpse of everyday life in Article in Grand Rapids GriffinsRead the source: in January 2007, Ericsson said he missed traditional Swedish home cooking and falukorv sausage. Article in SVTRead the source 2012, he returned to Vita Hästen during the lockout and said he was happy to be able to help his formative club.
During his meeting with the schoolchildren in Article in Sveriges RadioRead the source, Ericsson listed the schools he had attended: Långtorpskolan in Lindö, Lindöskolan, Borgsmoskolan and Ebersteinska. Article in Sveriges RadioRead the source.
The visit took place at Skarphagsskolan’s opening on Article in Sveriges RadioRead the source, when he handed out ice cream and signed autographs. Article in Sveriges RadioRead the source report, he also described initiating evening visits and overnight stays at Detroit Zoo for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.