John Johannson

John Joseph Johannson (born October 18, 1961) is a retired American ice hockey center. He played for the United States at the 1981 World Junior Championships. Johannson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 10th round, 192nd overall in the 1981 NHL entry draft.^[1] Following his senior year at the University of Wisconsin, his second consecutive 20 goal season, Johannson played 5 games with the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. The following season Johannson played for Wiener EV in Austria's second tier Nationalliga scoring 84 points in 23 games.^[2] Johannson retired after playing one year in Austria and went into the real estate business.^[1]

Born (1961-10-18) October 18, 1961 (age 64)

Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.

Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)

Position Center

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John Johannson
Born	(1961-10-18) October 18, 1961 (age 64) Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	New Jersey Devils
National team	United States
NHL draft	192d overall, 1981 Colorado Rockies
Playing career	1983–1985

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Johannson was the oldest of three children to Ken Johannson and Marietta Sand. His father and his younger brother Jim Johannson, both served terms as general manager of the United States men's national ice hockey team.^[3]