Jörgen Jönsson

Ulf Peter Jörgen Jönsson (born September 29, 1972) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player who last played for Färjestads BK of the Swedish Elitserien.

Career
Jönsson started his professional career in Rögle BK and has also played in the NHL (for the New York Islanders and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim), but chose moving home after one season because he wanted to be with his family. Jönsson is a highly respected player in the Swedish national team. He is normally appointed captain of Team Sweden, unless Mats Sundin happens to be available. On February 11, 2007, he played in his 273rd game for the national team, breaking the record held by Jonas Bergqvist.

Jönsson won Guldpucken (Sweden's player of the year) in 1997.

As of the World Championship 2006 he is the only player who has won Olympic gold, World Championship gold and the national (Elitserien) playoffs during one season.

On April 9, 2009, he retired from professional hockey.

International
He has earned his two Olympic Gold medals, two World Championship Gold medals and five national gold medals and is one of Sweden's best known hockey players.

Private
His brother Kenny Jönsson is also a well-known Swedish ice hockey player and plays for Rögle BK.

Career statistics
Statistics as of March 29, 2007.

International play
Played for Sweden in:


 * 1994 Winter Olympics (gold medal)
 * 1994 World Championships (bronze medal)
 * 1997 World Championships (silver medal)
 * 1998 Winter Olympics
 * 1998 World Championships (gold medal)
 * 1999 World Championships (bronze medal)
 * 2000 World Championships
 * 2001 World Championships (bronze medal)
 * 2002 Winter Olympics
 * 2002 World Championships (bronze medal)
 * 2003 World Championships (silver medal)
 * 2004 World Championships (silver medal)
 * 2004 World Cup of Hockey
 * 2005 World Championships
 * 2006 Winter Olympics (gold medal)
 * 2006 World Championships (gold medal)