Albert Johansson

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Albert Johansson
Born (2001-01-04) 4 January 2001 (age 24)
Karlstad, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Detroit Red Wings
Färjestad BK
NHL draft 60th overall, 2019
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2018present

Albert Johansson (born 4 January 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

He was drafted 60th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. On 6 June 2020, Johansson was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Red Wings. [1] He was returned on loan by the Red Wings to continue his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) career with Färjestad BK for the 2021–22 season on 14 June 2021. [2]

On 19 June 2024, the Red Wings signed Johansson to a one-year contract extension. [3] He made his NHL debut for the Red Wings on 12 October 2024. [4] Johansson scored his first NHL goal on 10 January 2025 in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks, beating goaltender Petr Mrazek. [5]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Sweden

Johansson represented Sweden at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships and won a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Färjestad BK J20 91342
2018–19Färjestad BKJ2040524296320000
2018–19 Färjestad BK SHL 30000
2019–20Färjestad BKJ20932514
2019–20 Färjestad BKSHL42211134
2020–21 Färjestad BKSHL44811191660220
2021–22 Färjestad BKSHL525202524192688
2022–23 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 535101538
2023–24 Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL66615214690338
SHL totals141154257442528108

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2018 Sweden IH18 Silver medal icon.svg50002
2019 Sweden U18 Gold medal icon.svg70110
2021 Sweden WJC 5th50334
Junior totals170446

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (Färjestad BK) 2022

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References

  1. "Red Wings sign Albert Johansson to entry-level deal". Detroit Red Wings. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. Detroit Red Wings (14 June 2021). "Red Wings loan Johansson to FBK". Twitter . Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. Roth, Thomas (19 June 2024). "Red Wings sign defenseman Albert Johansson to one-year contract extension". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  4. Mills, Jonathan (12 October 2024). "Johansson set for NHL debut when Red Wings face Predators on Saturday". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  5. Kulfan, Ted (10 January 2025). "Red Wings overpower Blackhawks for sixth consecutive win". detroitnews.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.