University of Minnesota Athletics
2006-07 Men's Ice Hockey Roster

Jersey Number 4
Erik Johnson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- D
- Hometown:
- Bloomington, Minn.
- High School:
- Academy of Holy Angels
- Prev School:
- USNDT
• Ninth former Gopher in program history to skate in 1,000 career NHL games (Nov. 16, 2024)
• Won the 2022 Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche
• Made NHL debut October 4, 2007
• Signed three-year, entry-level NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues on April 20, 2007
2006-07 | FRESHMAN
WCHA All-Rookie Team
• Helped the Gophers win both the 2007 WCHA Regular Season Championship and WCHA Final Five Championship
• Appeared in 41 of the team's 44 games in his first collegiate campaign
• Totaled 24 points on four goals and 20 assists to lead all WCHA rookie defenseman in scoring
• Recorded 13 of his 24 points during WCHA league play
• Put away three power-play goals
• Won the 2022 Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche
• Made NHL debut October 4, 2007
• Signed three-year, entry-level NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues on April 20, 2007
2006-07 | FRESHMAN
WCHA All-Rookie Team
• Helped the Gophers win both the 2007 WCHA Regular Season Championship and WCHA Final Five Championship
• Appeared in 41 of the team's 44 games in his first collegiate campaign
• Totaled 24 points on four goals and 20 assists to lead all WCHA rookie defenseman in scoring
• Recorded 13 of his 24 points during WCHA league play
• Put away three power-play goals
Cinematic Recap: Gophers-Notre Dame
Tuesday, November 11
Highlights: Gophers 4, Notre Dame 1
Saturday, November 08
John Whipple First Career Goal
Saturday, November 08
Highlights: Gophers 3, Notre Dame 0
Friday, November 07





