Ryan Johnson (ice hockey, born 2001)

Ryan Johnson (born July 24, 2001) is an American collegiate ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). Johnson was drafted in the first round, 31st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Ryan Johnson
Born (2001-07-24) July 24, 2001
Irvine, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of Minnesota
NHL Draft 31st overall, 2019
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career TBDpresent

His father is former NHL forward Craig Johnson.

Playing career

Johnson was drafted 31st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Personal life

Johnson's father is former NHL forward Craig Johnson who was a draft pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and played 557 games in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues, LA Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.[2]

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 Anaheim Jr. Ducks T1EHL 323212410 40444
2017–18 Anaheim Jr. Ducks T1EHL 3512334536
2018–19 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 546192526 122684
2019–20 University of Minnesota B1G 3708820
2020–21 University of Minnesota B1G 272121412
2021–22 University of Minnesota B1G 393161914
NCAA totals 1035364146

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 60002
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 71346
Junior totals 131348

Awards and honors

Award Year
USHL
All-Rookie Team 2019
Clark Cup (Sioux Falls Stampede) 2019

References

  1. "Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall". Buffalo Sabres. June 22, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  2. Lysowski, Lance (June 21, 2019). "Sabres hold on to No. 31 pick, select defenseman Ryan Johnson". The Buffalo News. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
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