Johan Mattsson
Johan Mattsson (born 25 April 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
| Johan Mattsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1992 Huddinge, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Right | ||
| KHL team Former teams | Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Frölunda HC Dinamo Riga | ||
| NHL Draft | 211th overall, 2011 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Sweden | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2012 Calgary | ||
Playing career
Mattsson played with Södertälje SK in the Elitserien during the 2008–09 Elitserien postseason.[1]
Mattsson was the last player selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, taken with the 211th overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round.[2] Mattsson was later drafted by the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League with the 19th pick in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.[3] After attending training camp with the Blackhawks, Mattsson returned to the Wolves to start the 2011–12 OHL season.[4]
In 2013, un-signed from the Blackhawks he returned home to play in the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan (the division under the SHL) with Djurgårdens IF as the new head goalkeeper, replacing Chet Pickard who went back to NHL.
After four seasons in the Allsvenskan, Mattsson returned to the top tier, agreeing to a two-year contract with Frölunda HC on April 20, 2017.[5]
Mattsson remained with Frölunda HC for four seasons, before leaving as a free agent following the 2020–21 season. On 15 April 2021, Mattsson signed his first contract abroad, agreeing to a contract with Latvian based KHL club, Dinamo Riga.[6]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | ||
| Best GAA (2.04) | 2016 | |
| CHL | ||
| Champions (Frölunda HC) | 2019 | [7] |
| SHL | ||
| Le Mat Trophy (Frölunda HC) | 2019 | [8] |
References
- ^ "Södertälje team statistics". Eliteprospects.com. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ Sarah Kwak (29 June 2011). "NHL teams focus on free agency, realignment after draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Wolves draft Swedish standout". The Sudbury Star. 19 July 2011. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Win revs up the Wolves". The Sudbury Star. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ "Mattsson first in" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ^ "Agreement reached with Johan Mattsson" (in Latvian). Dinamo Riga. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Frolunda crowned CHL champions". Champions Hockey League. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Frölunda are the Swedish Champions". Swedish Hockey League. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database