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Luke Johnson
Born (1994-09-19) September 19, 1994 (age 29)
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft 134th overall, 2013
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2016–present

Luke Johnson (born September 19, 1994) is an American ice hockey center currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Johnson was selected in the fifth round, 134th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

While playing with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League, Johnson committed to the University of North Dakota.[2] Johnson played three years with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks before signing a three year three-year entry level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on April 29, 2016.[3] After playing two years with the Blackhawks American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, Johnson made the Blackhawks 2018–19 opening night roster.[4] He subsequently made his NHL debut on October 4, against the Ottawa Senators.[5]

Personal life

Johnson comes from a hockey playing family; both his father, uncle, and cousin played collegiate hockey for the University of North Dakota. Johnson's father Steve played for the University of North Dakota from 1984 to 1988 where he was named a Hobey Baker Award finalist.[6][7] His cousin Paul LaDue currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings organization in the National Hockey League[4] and his younger brother was drafted by the Lincoln Stars in the 2016 USHL draft.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Grand Forks Central High USHS 27 17 29 46 30 — — — — —
2010–11 Grand Forks Central High USHS 25 17 25 42 43 — — — — —
2011–12 Lincoln Stars USHL 55 20 35 55 52 8 1 1 2 2
2012–13 Lincoln Stars USHL 57 19 27 46 32 5 0 0 0 0
2013–14 U. of North Dakota NCHC 42 8 13 21 26 — — — — —
2014–15 U. of North Dakota NCHC 42 11 13 24 54 — — — — —
2015–16 U. of North Dakota NCHC 43 11 10 21 45 — — — — —
2016–17 Rockford IceHogs AHL 73 8 9 17 31 — — — — —
2017–18 Rockford IceHogs AHL 73 13 17 30 62 13 4 4 8 6
AHL totals 146 21 26 47 93 13 4 4 8 6

References

  1. ^ "Luke Johnson at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. ^ Mike G. Morreale (October 24, 2012). "McCoshen, McAdam among top USHL prospects". NHL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Blackhawks, prospect Luke Johnson agree to three-year deal". chicagotribune.com. April 29, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Brad Elliott Schlossman (October 3, 2018). "Two cousins from Grand Forks make NHL rosters". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  5. ^ Fraser, Callum (October 4, 2018). "Blackhawks at Senators preview". NHL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Brad Elliott Schlossman (May 17, 2017). "Steve Johnson highlights Hall of Fame class at UND". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Brad Elliott Schlossman (August 16, 2011). "UND MEN'S HOCKEY: Grand Forks' Luke Johnson says he'll play for UND". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  8. ^ Gray, Tim (May 2, 2016). "USHL Phase I draft pick quick hits: The Stars call a familiar name". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
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