Erik Haula

Erik Haula (born 23 March 1991) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, and New Jersey Devils. Haula was selected by the Wild in the seventh round, 182nd overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
Junior
Erik Haula started playing ice hockey at his local club HC Ässät Pori. During the 2006–07 season, Haula scored 43 points in 29 games for Ässät U18. The following season he played with the Ässät U20 team in the U20 SM-sarja, scoring 22 points in 40 games. Ässät lost the finals of the U20 SM-sarja to KalPa. Haula did not get playing time in Ässät's SM-liiga lineup.