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| Born | March 16, 1976 Malmö, Sweden |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Defence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shot | Left | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Played for | Malmö Redhawks New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers HC Ambrì-Piotta Minnesota Wild Chicago Blackhawks |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 286th overall, 1994 New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 1993–2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kim Emil Jörgen Johnsson (born March 16, 1976) is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden. He played as a defenceman for ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Before joining the NHL, he played for the Malmö Redhawks in Sweden's top league.
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Kim Johnsson: A Hockey Star's Journey
Kim Johnsson was a talented ice hockey defenceman. He was known for his strong play on the ice. His career took him from Sweden to the biggest hockey league in the world, the NHL.
Early Days and NHL Draft
Kim Johnsson started his hockey journey in Sweden. He played for the Malmö Redhawks. In 1994, he was chosen by the New York Rangers in the NHL Draft. He was the very last player picked that year. This shows that even late picks can become great players!
Playing for Top Teams
After two seasons with the Rangers, Kim was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2001. He played four seasons with the Flyers. He was a key player for them.
In 2006, he signed a contract with the Minnesota Wild. He played for the Wild for several years. Later, in 2010, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.
A Difficult End to His Career
Kim played only a few games for the Blackhawks. He then suffered a serious head injury. This injury kept him from playing the rest of the season. The Blackhawks went on to win the Stanley Cup that year. However, Kim did not play enough games to have his name on the Cup. He never played hockey again after his injury.
International Hockey Adventures
Kim Johnsson also proudly represented his home country, Sweden. He played for the Sweden men's national ice hockey team. One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 2002 Winter Olympics. He also won several medals at the Ice Hockey World Championships. He earned a gold medal in 1998 and three bronze medals. He also won a silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 1996.
Awards and Achievements
Kim Johnsson was recognized for his excellent play. He won the Barry Ashbee Trophy twice. This award is given to the best defenceman on the Philadelphia Flyers team. He received it in the 2001–02 and 2003–04 seasons.
Life After Hockey
After his hockey career ended in 2010, Kim Johnsson returned to private life. He is no longer playing professional hockey. Reports in 2020 confirmed that he had fully recovered from his past injury.
