Anton Johansson (ice hockey)

Anton Johansson (born 10 June 2004) is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman for Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Johansson was drafted 105th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Anton Johansson
Born (2004-06-10) 10 June 2004
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
SHL team Leksands IF
NHL Draft 105th overall, 2022
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2022present

Playing career

Johansson made his professional debut for Leksands IF during the 2021–22 season, where he was scoreless in four games. He also appeared in 22 games for Leksands' J20 team where he recorded six goals and four assists, and appeared in 27 games for the J18 team where he recorded seven goals and 15 assists.[1]

Johansson was drafted in the fourth round, 105th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

On 25 January 2023, Johansson signed a rookie contract with Leksands IF for the remainder of the 2022–23 season, after reaching 100 minutes of playing time in the SHL.[3] He finished the season with one goal in 21 games.[4] On 2 May 2023, he signed a two-year contract extension with Leksands IF through the 2024–25 season.[5]

Personal life

Johansson in the son of manager and retired ice hockey player Thomas Johansson, and younger brother of ice hockey player Simon Johansson.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Leksands IF J18 1333616
2021–22 Leksands IF J18 277152262 61564
2021–22 Leksands IF J20 22641012 20004
2021–22 Leksands IF SHL 40000 20000
2022–23 Leksands IF J20 32671394
2022–23 Leksands IF SHL 211012 30002
SHL totals 251012 50002

References

  1. "Red Wings' fourth-round picks: Anton Johansson, Amadeus Lombardi, Maximilian Kilpinen". MLive.com. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. Crawford, Kirkland (8 July 2022). "Detroit Red Wings add two forwards, one defenseman in Round 4 of 2022 NHL draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  3. "Anton Johansson skriver rookiekontrakt" (in Swedish). Leksands IF. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  4. Bultman, Max (3 August 2023). "Red Wings prospect Anton Johansson turns heads at World Junior Summer Showcase". The Athletic. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  5. "Två talanger förlänger" (in Swedish). Leksands IF. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  6. "Anton Johansson discusses being drafted by the Red Wings". themalikreport.com. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.


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