Career
He was drafted 20th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Eriksson Ek"s father Clas Eriksson played with Färjestad BK for 13 seasons. During his rookie SHL season in 2014-2015, Eriksson-Ek was extended on a first team contract for a further three-years with Färjestad BK on January 14, 2015.
He was seen as one of the top ten international skaters for the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft according to the National Hockey League Central Scouting Bureau before he was selected by the Wild in the first round.
On July 13, 2015, Eriksson Ek signed a three-year entry level contract with the Wild.