Eric Blum (born 13 June 1986) is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He last played as an alternate captain of SC Bern of the National League (NL).

Playing career

Blum joined Bern after four seasons with the Kloten Flyers, signing a three-year deal with an NHL/KHL out clause on May 2, 2014.

Eric Blum

Blum competed in the 2013 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team.

Eric Blum

On September 26, 2016, Blum agreed to a 5-year contract extension with SC Bern worth CHF 3.5 million.

Eric Blum

International play

Representing Switzerland internationally, he participated in four World Championships (winning a silver medal in 2013) and the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. He won a total of 89 caps (5 goals, 14 assists) for the Swiss men's national team, before announcing the end of his international career in April 2018.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

1986 births

Living people

GCK Lions players

EHC Kloten players

Ice hockey players at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Olympic ice hockey players for Switzerland

SC Bern players

SCL Tigers players

Swiss ice hockey defencemen

Swiss people of Japanese descent

Sportspeople from the canton of Lucerne