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Quick facts for kids Jhonas Enroth
Enroth with the Buffalo Sabres in 2012
Born	(1988-06-25) 25 June 1988 (age 37) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
SHL team Former teams	Örebro HK Södertälje SK Buffalo Sabres Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Toronto Maple Leafs Dinamo Minsk EC KAC
National team	Sweden
NHL Draft	46th overall, 2006 Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2007–present

Jhonas Erik Enroth (born June 25, 1988) is a professional ice hockey goaltender from Sweden. He currently plays for Örebro HK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Enroth also played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2009 to 2016. He played for teams like the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jhonas has also proudly represented the Swedish national team. He won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships and played in the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Jhonas Enroth's Hockey Journey

Jhonas Enroth was chosen by the Buffalo Sabres on June 24, 2006. He was their second pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, chosen 46th overall.

Starting in Sweden

In 2007, Enroth was a top candidate for the "Rookie of the Year" award in the Elitserien. He finished the 2007–08 season as the best goaltender in Sweden. He had the best save percentage and goals against average. On May 31, 2008, Enroth signed a three-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. This was his first step toward playing in the NHL.

Enroth with Södertälje SK in 2008

Joining the NHL

Enroth first joined the Buffalo Sabres in February 2009. He was called up from their minor league team, the Portland Pirates. He made his first NHL appearance on November 7, 2009, playing against the Boston Bruins.

Jhonas got his first NHL win on November 6, 2010, against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a close game that went to a shootout. He won his second NHL game in a shootout too, against the New Jersey Devils. His third win also came in a shootout. This made him the first NHL goalie to win his first three games all in shootouts!

On March 30, 2011, Enroth achieved his first NHL shutout. This means he stopped every shot the New York Rangers took against him. He was even named one of the NHL's "three stars" for that week. In April 2011, he played in his first NHL playoff game. In 2012, Enroth was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. This is a special team for the best new players in the league.

Playing During the Lockout

During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Enroth stayed in Sweden. He played for two different Swedish teams, Huddinge IK and Almtuna IS. This helped him stay sharp until the NHL season started again.

Becoming a Starter

On June 20, 2013, Enroth signed a new two-year deal with the Sabres. He became the main starting goaltender for the Sabres on February 28, 2014. This happened after the team traded their previous starter, Ryan Miller.

Moving to Other Teams

On February 11, 2015, Enroth was traded to the Dallas Stars. He then signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, 2015. He was a backup goalie there. Even though he played well, he didn't get much playing time.

In August 2016, Enroth signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was meant to be a backup goalie there too. However, he struggled with the Maple Leafs and was later traded to the Anaheim Ducks.

Playing Overseas

After his time in the NHL, Enroth decided to play hockey in other countries. On July 13, 2017, he signed a one-year deal with HC Dinamo Minsk in Belarus. This team plays in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He played two seasons there.

In February 2019, Enroth returned to Sweden to play for Örebro HK in the SHL. He went back to Dinamo Minsk for another season in 2019. Then, in February 2020, he joined EC KAC in Austria. He is now back playing for Örebro HK in Sweden.

International Hockey Achievements

Jhonas Enroth has proudly played for the Swedish national team many times.

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Silver	2014 Sochi
World Championships
Gold	2013 Sweden/Finland
World Junior Championships
Silver	2008 Czech Republic
IIHF World U18 Championships
Bronze	2005 Czech Republic

Junior Tournaments

Enroth first played for Sweden's junior team at the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships. He helped his team win a bronze medal. He played in 16 junior games for Sweden.

Senior Team Success

Jhonas made his debut for the senior Swedish National Team in 2012. He played in the 2012 World Championships. In 2013, Sweden hosted the World Championships. Enroth played a big part in helping Sweden win the gold medal! This was the first time since 1986 that the host country won the championship. Enroth was praised for his great play and was even chosen for the tournament's All-Star Team.

He was also part of the Swedish team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Sweden won the silver medal there.

Awards and Honours