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
First Half Season Highlights
Wednesday, December 31
Timelapse: 2026 World Juniors
Monday, December 22
Play in Focus: Javon Moore at Denver
Thursday, December 18
Mic'd Up: Brody Lamb
Tuesday, December 16


