[1] In 1920 he was a member of the Swedish ice hockey team which finished fourth in the Summer Olympics tournament.

Eric Burman became the first goal scorer for Sweden ever, by scoring against Belgium on 23 April 1920.

He scored three goals to help lead Sweden to a 6–4 win and a Championship title.

Four years later he finished again fourth with the Swedish team in the first Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament.

[2] He later returned to Sweden, and on 26 November 1940 Eric Burman became the oldest player ever in Swedish championships in hockey.