Erik Portillo (born 3 September 2000) is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Portillo was drafted 67th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
| Erik Portillo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Portillo with the Ontario Reign in May 2024 | |||
| Born |
3 September 2000 Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team | Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL draft |
67th overall, 2019 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Playing career
editJunior
editPortillo played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints during the 2019–20 season. He appeared in 27 games and posted a 19–5–1 record, and led the USHL with a 2.11 goals against average (GAA), with a .915 save percentage. Following the season he was named first team All-USHL and named the USHL Goaltender of the Year.[1][2]
College
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Portillo began his collegiate career for the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season, he appeared in seven games and posted a 4–1 record with a 1.67 GAA and .935 save percentage.[3] He made his collegiate debut for Michigan on 3 December 2020 in relief of Strauss Mann. He stopped 15 of 17 shots in a loss against Penn State.[4] He made his first career start on 15 January 2021, making 19 saves in a victory against Ohio State.[5]
During the 2021–22 season in his sophomore season, Portillo posted a 31–10–1 record with a 2.14 GAA and a .926 save percentage in his first full season as a starter.[6] He led the nation in saves (1,111) and ranked second in wins (31) and minutes played (2499:13), fourth in win percentage (.750) and ninth in save percentage (.926).[3] He posted his first career shutout on 28 October 2021 in a 3–0 victory against Wisconsin, stopping all 28 shots he faced.[7] During the 2022 Big Ten tournament, he posted a 4–0 record, with a .928 save percentage, as he recorded 90 saves on 95 shots he faced during the tournament. He was subsequently named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team and named tournament Most Outstanding Player.[8][9] Following the season he was named second-team All-Big Ten, a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award and a finalist for the Big Ten Goaltender of the Year.[10][11][12]
On 9 April 2022, Portillo announced he would return to Michigan for his junior year during the 2022–23 season.[13] During his junior season, he posted a 25–11–2 record with a 3.00 GAA and a .908 save percentage and helped lead the Wolverines to their second consecutive Big Ten tournament championship and Frozen Four appearance. He finished his collegiate career with a 60–22–3 overall record, 2.49 GAA, and a .918 save percentage.[14]
Professional
editPortillo was drafted in the third round, 67th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[15] He announced he would not sign with the Sabres and would pursue unrestricted free agency after his college career at Michigan. On 1 March 2023, the Sabres traded his draft rights to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[16][17]
On 10 April 2023, Portillo signed an amateur tryout (ATO) with the Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.[18] On 22 April 2023, the Kings signed Portillo to a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2023–24 season.[19]
On 25 August 2024, Portillo signed a three-year, entry-level contract through the 2026–27 season with the Kings.[20]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2020 Czech Republic | |
Portillo represented Sweden at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a bronze medal.[21]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2019–20 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 27 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1,536 | 54 | 1 | 2.11 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | University of Michigan | B1G | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 359 | 10 | 0 | 1.67 | .935 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | University of Michigan | B1G | 42 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 2,499 | 89 | 3 | 2.14 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | University of Michigan | B1G | 38 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 2,300 | 115 | 0 | 3.00 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 39 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 2,307 | 96 | 2 | 2.50 | .918 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 472 | 17 | 1 | 2.16 | .916 | ||
| NCAA totals | 87 | 60 | 22 | 3 | 5,158 | 214 | 3 | 2.49 | .918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and honours
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Big Ten Second Team | 2022 | [10] |
| Big Ten All-Tournament Team | 2022 | [22] |
| Big Ten Tournament MVP | 2022 | |
References
edit- ^ Harrington, Mike (23 April 2020). "Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ LaBarber, Jourdon (27 April 2020). "Prospect Rewind: Portillo earned Goalie of the Year honors in USHL". NHL.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Erik Portillo Bio". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (3 December 2020). "Michigan Falls Short in High-Scoring Finale at Penn State". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (15 January 2021). "Moyle's Two-Goal Game Paces Wolverines to Win Over Buckeyes". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Zuke, Ryan (28 January 2022). "'Rock star' goalie Erik Portillo a difference-maker for Michigan hockey". MLive.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (28 October 2021). "Portillo's First Career Shutout Leads U-M to B1G-Opening Win Over Wisconsin". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Nasr, Paul (20 March 2022). "Erik Portillo cements conference tournament MVP status against Minnesota". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Lysowski, Lance (6 April 2022). "Sabres prospect Erik Portillo built a business while leading Michigan to Frozen Four". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. 15 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". USCHO.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ "Finalists Announced for Big Ten Hockey Individual Awards". BigTen.org. 9 March 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Ford, Ryan (9 April 2022). "Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (22 April 2023). "LA Kings Sign Portillo to Entry-Level Contract Through 2023-24 Seasone". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Kings Acquire Rights to Goaltender Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres". NHL.com. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Harrington, Mike (1 March 2023). "Sabres trade rights to Michigan goalie Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Lysowski, Lance (2 March 2023). "Erik Portillo calls departure from Sabres a 'business decision' after trade to Kings". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Pappalardo, Charlie (10 April 2023). "Erik Portillo leaves Michigan, signs with LA Kings farm team". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "LA Kings sign Goaltender Erik Portillo". NHL.com. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Kings sign goaltender Portillo to three-year ELC". TSN. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (25 December 2019). "2020 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ McNeil, Kristy (19 March 2022). "Michigan Scores Four Straight to Win Second B1G Tournament Championship". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database