Erik Zubrus
Defenseman · Free agent
Current season S26
Retired S15
RETIRED · Physical Defenseman · 40 y/o · Durability 82
Astana, Kazakhstan
Personality: Leader
Attack
58
Defense
74
Physical
55
Consistency
79
Career games: 624 · Points: 154 · Goals: 41 · Trophies: 1
Career at a Glance
Draft
Original player
No draft pick on record
Current team
Free agent
RETIRED
Best season
S7
18 points in 46 games
Movements
4
0 trade transactions
Best seasons
S7 · 18 ptsS5 · 14 ptsS9 · 14 pts
Notable movements
- S15 · Retirement
Regular Season
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S11,2 Houston | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 77 |
| S2 Houston | 46 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 78 |
| S3 Houston | 46 | 4 | 9 | 13 | +7 | 76 |
| S4 Houston | 46 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +1 | 75 |
| S5 Houston | 46 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +1 | 74 |
| S6 Houston | 46 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +3 | 75 |
| S73,4 Houston | 46 | 4 | 14 | 18 | +28 | 76 |
| S8 Houston | 46 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +5 | 74 |
| S9 Houston | 46 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -12 | 75 |
| S10 Houston | 46 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +15 | 75 |
| S11 Houston | 46 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +10 | 74 |
| S12 Houston | 46 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +8 | 70 |
| S13 Houston | 46 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 70 |
| S145 Houston | 41 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +10 | 70 |
| S156 Houston | 30 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 65 |
| Total | 624 | 41 | 113 | 154 | — | — |
| Season | Team | Pts | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| S11,2 | Houston | 1 | 77 |
| S2 | Houston | 13 | 78 |
| S3 | Houston | 13 | 76 |
| S4 | Houston | 9 | 75 |
| S5 | Houston | 14 | 74 |
| S6 | Houston | 9 | 75 |
| S73,4 | Houston | 18 | 76 |
| S8 | Houston | 11 | 74 |
| S9 | Houston | 14 | 75 |
| S10 | Houston | 11 | 75 |
| S11 | Houston | 9 | 74 |
| S12 | Houston | 10 | 70 |
| S13 | Houston | 12 | 70 |
| S145 | Houston | 6 | 70 |
| S156 | Houston | 4 | 65 |
- 1 S1 — Rookie season
- 2 S1 — Tough season
- 3 S7 — Award
- 4 S7 — Best season
- 5 S14 — Injury
- 6 S15 — Return from injury
Playoffs
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 Houston | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S3 Houston | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| S4 Houston | 19 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
| S5 Houston | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| S6 Houston | 13 | 0 | 6 | 6 | — |
| S7 Houston | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| S8 Houston | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S9 Houston | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| S10 Houston | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| S11 Houston | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| S12 Houston | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S13 Houston | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Total | 129 | 5 | 25 | 30 | — |
| Season | Team | Pts | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | Houston | 1 | 12 |
| S3 | Houston | 1 | 7 |
| S4 | Houston | 4 | 19 |
| S5 | Houston | 2 | 10 |
| S6 | Houston | 6 | 13 |
| S7 | Houston | 4 | 22 |
| S8 | Houston | 1 | 11 |
| S9 | Houston | 2 | 6 |
| S10 | Houston | 2 | 7 |
| S11 | Houston | 2 | 5 |
| S12 | Houston | 1 | 7 |
| S13 | Houston | 4 | 10 |
+/- is not tracked for the playoffs
Trophies
S7
Best Defenseman
Identity
StylePhysical Defenseman
PersonalityLeader
Age40 y/o
Potential72
Durability82
Key Moments
- S1PreseasonFirst PRO Season1 points (0G 1A) in 1 games
- S3Regular SeasonDecline Season13 OVR drop from his peak (78)
- S7Regular SeasonBest Season18 points (4G 14A) in 46 games
- S7AwardsBest DefensemanTrophy won in season 7
- S14Regular SeasonInjuryBlessure: Erik Zubrus
- S15Regular SeasonReturn from InjuryRetour au jeu: Erik Zubrus
- S15RetirementsRetirementRetraite: Erik Zubrus
Career Memory
Respected Veteran
Erik Zubrus has built most of his career at Houston Sovereigns, spending 15 seasons there as a lineup mainstay. Erik has entered a gradual decline after his best years. Despite a notable injury, Erik was able to bounce back and regain his level. He hung up his skates in season 15.
Origin
Original player — Created with the league before joining an organization.
Career Journal
This historical content comes from the league's original French-language archives and has not been re-translated.
RetirementS15
Retraite: Erik Zubrus
Erik Zubrus annonce sa retraite après la saison 15 avec Houston Sovereigns.
Return from injuryS15
Retour au jeu: Erik Zubrus
Erik Zubrus est rétabli et redevient disponible pour Houston Sovereigns.
InjuryS14
Blessure: Erik Zubrus
Erik Zubrus subit une blessure modérée au dos et devrait manquer environ 21 matchs.
Career MilestoneS12
500 Career Games
Erik Zubrus reaches the 500-game career milestone.
Established VeteranS8
Established Veteran
Erik Zubrus becomes one of the established veterans in the room.
TrophyS7
Best Defenseman
Erik Zubrus wins the Best Defenseman trophy in season 7.
Career MilestoneS7
250 Career Games
Erik Zubrus reaches the 250-game career milestone.
Franchise CornerstoneS7
Houston Sovereigns Fixture
Erik Zubrus continues his long run with Houston Sovereigns, where he becomes a familiar figure.
Career MilestoneS4
100 Career Games
Erik Zubrus reaches the 100-game career milestone.
First Pro SeasonS2
First Full PRO Season
Erik Zubrus plays his first full PRO season with 13 points.
Bounce BackS2
Bounce Back
After a difficult season, Erik Zubrus bounces back and reclaims an important role.
Difficult SeasonS1
Difficult Season
Erik Zubrus has a tougher season and sees his production drop (1 points).
RecalledS1
Rappel: Erik Zubrus
Houston Sovereigns rappelle Erik Zubrus au club principal.