Eric is a retired professional ice hockey player with a lengthy and storied career that has taken him around the world. He's played in the most prestigious leagues in hockey including the NHL, AHL, KHL, NLA (Swiss Elite League) and Liiga (Finnish Elite League). He was a member of a Stanley Cup Champion (Tampa Bay Lightning), Liiga Champion and European Cup Champion team. He has served as a team ambassador participating in community events including public appearances, fundraising and volunteering. As a player, Eric approaches the game of hockey with a quest for learning and desire to continually improve. As a leader both on the ice and in the locker room, he is known for his positive attitude and professionalism. Moving forward from his playing days, Eric's passion and love for the game fuels his desire to stay in the hockey world, and we are proud to have him as our Director of Hockey here at DME.