Johan Halvardsson
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| Johan Halvardsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 26, 1979 Jönköping, SWE | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3.5 in (192 cm) | ||
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
HV71 Bridgeport Sound Tigers | ||
| NHL draft |
102nd overall, 1999 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 1998–2009 | ||
Johan Halvardsson (born December 26, 1979) is a retired Swedish ice hockey player who played over 200 games for his hometown team HV71 in the Swedish Elitserien. He retired in 2009 due to recurring injuries.
Halvardsson was a big defenceman who often used his great size and strength for blocking shots, tackling and clearing pucks from the crease, often used on the penalty kill.[1]
Halvardsson was drafted in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders with their fourth choice, the 102nd overall selection.[1] On May 15, 2006, Halvardsson signed a two-year contract, beginning season 2006–07, with the New York Islanders.[2] He struggled in Islanders' affiliated club Bridgeport Sound Tigers in AHL with only eight games played. On December 1, 2006, he broke his contract and returned to Sweden, signing a one-year contract with his former Swedish club HV71.[3] He later extended his contract with HV71 for another four years.[4]
On June 12, 2009, Halvardsson announced his retirement from hockey due to knee problems. He will take a position as video coach with HV71.[5]
International play
Halvardsson has played for Sweden in the 1999 World Junior Championships.