Eric Neilson is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is known as an enforcer. He is known for dropping the gloves frequently. He is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Neilson was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. On July 13, 2011, Neilson was signed as a free agent by the Norfolk Admirals to a one-year AHL Standard Player's Contracts. After appearing in 47 games for the Calder Cup record-setting Admirals, Neilson followed the team affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed with the Syracuse Crunch on July 5, 2012. 

August 18th, 1984 in Fredericton (Age 40)