Fredrik Johansson (ice hockey)

Per Fredrik Johansson (born February 27, 1984) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre, who plays for VIK Västerås HK in HockeyAllsvenskan.

Fredrik Johansson
Born (1984-02-27) February 27, 1984
Munkedal, SWE
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Edmonton Oilers
VIK Västerås HK (HockeyAllsvenskan)
NHL Draft 274th overall, 2002
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2002–present

Playing career

In 2002, Johansson was drafted in the ninth round, 274th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut during the 2002–03 season. Johansson was selected to represent Team Sweden at the 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[1] On 1 June 2006, the Edmonton Oilers signed Johansson to an entry level contract,[1] and he was later re-assigned to Frölunda HC of the Swedish Elitserien.[2]

On 26 September 2007, Johansson was assigned to the Oilers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons to begin the 2007–08 season.[3] He was later assigned to their ECHL affiliate, the Stockton Thunder.[4] The following season, Johansson returned to VIK Västerås HK.[5]

As a result of abdominal muscle surgery, Johansson recorded limited playing time during the 2011–12 and 2012–13 season. He returned to the ice in August 2013.[6]

Johansson was named captain of VIK Västerås HK in January 2016.[7] During the 2018–19 season, Johansson recorded his 200th point during a 2–1 win over the Vita Hästen.[8] Johansson agreed to a one year contract extension with VIK Västerås HK in February 2019.[9]

Personal life

In August 2013, Johansson revealed his daughter had leukemia. He started a fundraiser for the Children's Cancer Foundation which raised around SEK 150,000.[6]

His cousin Joakim Andersson also plays professional hockey.[10]

References
  1. "Three more draft picks signed by Oilers". NHL.com. 1 June 2006. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. "Oilers assign Johansson to Frolunda". NHL.com. 13 September 2006. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. "OILERS REDUCE ROSTER TO 35; NINE PLAYERS ASSIGNED TO SPRINGFIELD". NHL.com. 26 September 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  4. Linesburgh, Scott (1 January 2008). "Thunder roster shaken up again". recordnet.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019. Springfield sent forward Fredrik Johansson to the Thunder (13-15-2)
  5. Alexander Nilsson (31 July 2017). "Lagkaptenen förlänger med VIK Hockey: "Alla pusselbitar har fallit på plats"". vlt.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  6. "Fredrik Johansson har fått kämpa både på och utanför isen i Västerås". lysekilsposten.se (in Swedish). 27 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  7. "Williams slutar som kapten". vik.se (in Swedish). 8 January 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. "Milstolpe och seger för Fredrik Johansson". khk.se (in Swedish). 24 October 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  9. "Fredrik Johansson fortsätter i Västerås". hockeyallsvenskan.se (in Swedish). 5 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  10. "A MATTER OF TIME". griffinshockey.com. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2019.


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