ERIK HAULA"THE NEXT FINNISH STAR"

• Name: Erik Haula
• Position: LW
• Shoots: Left
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 170 lbs
• Birthdate: 1991-03-23
• Eligible for Draft: 2009
• Drafted: 2009
• Hometown: Pori, Finland
• Acquired: 7th round, 2009 by MIN
• Playing In: Junior

Erik Haula

Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)

History

2007-08: Put up decent numbers, playing in 40 games where he racked up 22 points in the U20 league for Assat. He also represented Team Finland at the 2008 U18 tournament, where he tallied a goal and three assists in six games.

2008-09: With Shattuck St. Mary's, he racked up 22 goals and 49 assists. Roomed with Swede Alexander Fallstrom.

Haula speaks nearly flawless English. His father used to coach American football in Finland, and he had Americans staying in his house growing up who taught him English. Also speaks Swedish.

HF's Interview with Haula from the 2009 U18s.

Talent Analysis

Haula is an incredible passer and has good speed to go along with it. He's only 5'11 though and quite light yet. Excellent character.

Future

Committed to playing for the University of Minnesota in 2010, but will spend a year in the USHL first.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: August, 13th 2009

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