Andreas Johnsson

Andreas Johnsson

Andreas Johnsson in August 2013.
Born (1994-11-21) 21 November 1994
Gävle, Sweden
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Marlies (AHL)
Frölunda HC
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 202nd overall, 2013
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2012present

Andreas Johnsson (born 21 November 1994), last name sometimes spelled Johnson, is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Johnson was selected by the Maple Leafs in the seventh round, 202nd overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life

Johnsson was born on 21 November 1994, in Gävle. He is the youngest son of retired ice hockey player Jonas Johnson. Andreas' older brother Jonathan is also an ice hockey player, also playing for Frölunda HC.

Playing career

Johnsson made his Elitserien debut for Frölunda HC on 18 December 2012, in a home game against AIK.[1] In his second game, on 26 December at Rögle BK, Johnson scored his first career Elitserien goal, the game-winning goal in the shootout.[2]

On 21 April 2014, Johnsson was named the SHL Rookie of the Year, beating out Frölunda teammates Alexander Wennberg and fellow Maple Leafs prospect Tom Nilsson, as well as HV71's Kevin Fiala.[3]

During the 2014–15 season, Johnsson led Frölunda in goals with 22, also contributing 13 assists for 35 points from 55 regular season games played. On 4 June 2015, the Maple Leafs signed Johnson to a three-year, entry-level contract.[4]

The following season was another sensational year for Johnsson, in which he finished 6th in league scoring and helped Frölunda captured their 4th championship. Having stated this would be his last season in Sweden and wanting to begin his North American development, Johnsson debuted for the Toronto Marlies shortly afterwards, in order to assist their playoff run.[5] However, his stint was cut short, as in his second North American game, Johnsson was the victim of a vicious elbow to the head from Albany Devils player Dan Kelly.[6] Kelly was suspended 10 games for the play, and Johnsson would not suit up for another game that season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Frölunda HC J20 3095144 30110
2011–12 Frölunda HC J20 4219133275 20000
2012–13 Frölunda HC J20 4223315454 411212
2012–13 Frölunda HC SEL 71010 50000
2013–14 Frölunda HC J20 41450
2013–14 Frölunda HC SHL 44159242 71014
2014–15 Frölunda HC SHL 5522133534 82244
2015–16 Frölunda HC SHL 5219254420 162248
2015–16 Toronto Marlies AHL 20000
SHL totals 158574710456 3654916

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden WJC 2nd, silver medalist(s) 73366
Junior totals 73366

Awards and Honours

Award or Honour Year Ref
SHL
SHL Rookie of the Year 2013–14 [7]
SHL Champion 2015–16

References

  1. Rylander, Johan (2012-12-18). "Förlust – men junioren njöt". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  2. Magné, Joakim (2012-12-26). "Jag har övat lite på träningarna...". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  3. "Andreas Johnson årets rookie". 2014-04-20.
  4. "Maple Leafs sign Johnson; re-sign Brennan". Official Website of the Toronto Maple Leafs. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  5. "Andreas Johnson makes his debut in Marlies OT loss". 9 May 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  6. "Maple Leafs prospect Andreas Johnson helped off ice after big hit". 10 May 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  7. "ANDREAS JOHNSON NAMED SHL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, WILL BE FUTURE ALL-STAR". TheLeafsNation.com. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
William Karlsson
Winner of the SHL Rookie of the Year award
2014
Succeeded by
Marcus Sörensen
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