Jim Johannson

Jim Johannson
Jim Johannson
Born	March 10, 1964 (age 60); Rochester, MN, USA
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Right
Played for	Wisconsin Badgers; Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL); Indianapolis Ice (IHL); Milwaukee Admirals (IHL)
National team	United States
NHL draft	130th overall, 1982; Hartford Whalers
Playing career	1982–1994

James Johannson (born March 10, 1964) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He is currently an executive with USA Hockey.^[1] Johannson was selected by the Hartford Whalers in the 7th round (130th overall) of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.

Johannson played 374 games in the International Hockey League, registering 119 goals and 278 points with 420 minutes in penalties. He played with Team USA at the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics, and also at the 1992 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.^[2] He played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin from 1982-86. The four-year letterwinner helped the Badgers win an NCAA Championship his freshman year. Johannson finished his collegiate career with 63 goals, 67 assists and 130 points in 148 games played. His brother, John Johannson, also played at the University of Wisconsin from 1980-84.

In 2011, Johannson married Abigail Tompkins.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
IHL Ironman Award	1990–91	^[3]

References

^ "Q&A: USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson". usatoday.com. 2009-01-18. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
^ IIHF (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. p. 431. ISBN 978-0-9867964-0-1.
^ Ironman Award hockey award winners of the IHL at hockeydb.com

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[1] "Q&A: USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson". usatoday.com. 2009-01-18. Retrieved 2011-11-08.

[2] IIHF (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. p. 431. ISBN 978-0-9867964-0-1.

[3] Ironman Award hockey award winners of the IHL at hockeydb.com

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