Albert Johansson

Albert Johansson
Born (2001-01-04) 4 January 2001 (age 23)
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 2018–present

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

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]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 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 Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Färjestad BK J20 9 1 3 4 2 — — — — —
2018–19 Färjestad BK J20 40 5 24 29 63 2 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Färjestad BK SHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Färjestad BK J20 9 3 2 5 14 — — — — —
2019–20 Färjestad BK SHL 42 2 11 13 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Färjestad BK SHL 44 8 11 19 16 6 0 2 2 0
2021–22 Färjestad BK SHL 52 5 20 25 24 19 2 6 8 8
2022–23 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 53 5 10 15 38 — — — — —
2023–24 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 66 6 15 21 46 9 0 3 3 8
SHL totals 141 15 42 57 44 25 2 8 10 8

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Sweden IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 0 0 0 2
2019 Sweden U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 1 1 0
2021 Sweden WJC 5th 5 0 3 3 4
Junior totals 17 0 4 4 6

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (Färjestad BK) 2022

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.
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