John Persson

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John Persson
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Persson with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in 2013
Born (1992-05-18) May 18, 1992 (age 31)
Östersund, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for New York Islanders
Färjestad BK
Mora IK
SaiPa
Brynäs IF
NHL Draft 125th overall, 2011
New York Islanders
Playing career 2012–2021

John Persson (born May 18, 1992) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Islanders after he was selected by the Islanders in the 5th round (125th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Persson played three seasons (2009–2012) of major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL), scoring 63 goals and 67 assists for 130 points, while earning 102 penalty minutes, in 200 games played.

On May 29, 2012, the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Persson to a three-year entry-level contract. [1]

During the 2013–14 season, Persson was recalled by the Islanders of the Sound Tigers and scored his first NHL goal on April 5, 2014 against Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals.

On May 6, 2015, Persson opted to end his North American tenure within the Islanders organization and signed a two-year contract with Färjestad BK, re-uniting him with his brother Johan, of the SHL. [2]

Following parts of two seasons with Brynäs IF, Persson announced his retirement from his ten year professional hockey career. [3]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2008–09 Mora IK J20 1242612—————
2008–09 Mora IK Allsv 30000—————
2009–10 Red Deer Rebels WHL 6274111220002
2010–11 Red Deer RebelsWHL683328613492354
2011–12 Red Deer RebelsWHL7023355836—————
2011–12 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 12448020000
2012–13 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL6517122925—————
2013–14 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL461241638—————
2013–14 New York Islanders NHL 101016—————
2014–15 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL5411102128—————
2015–16 Färjestad BK SHL 52124162250112
2016–17 Färjestad BKSHL5267132872242
2017–18 Mora IKSHL501071716—————
2018–19 Mora IKSHL27921112—————
2019–20 SaiPa Liiga 391051533—————
2019–20 Brynäs IF SHL155162—————
2020–21 Brynäs IFSHL123148—————
NHL totals101016—————
SHL totals20845226788122354

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References

  1. ↑ "Persson agrees to terms on Entry-Level contract". New York Islanders. May 29, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  2. ↑ "John Persson ready for Farjestad" (in Swedish). Färjestad BK. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ "John Persson ends professional hockey career" (in Swedish). hockeysverige.se. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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