| Björn Johansson | |
| |
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (89 kg) |
| Teams | Cleveland Barons |
| Nationality |  Swedish
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| Born | January 15, 1956, Örebro, SWE |
| NHL Draft | 5th overall, 1976 California Golden Seals |
| WHA Draft | 8th overall, 1976 Toronto Toros |
| Pro Career | 1973 – 1989 |
Erik "Björn" Johansson, or "Böna" as his nickname was, (born January 15, 1956) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round of both the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft and the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft, by the California Golden Seals and Toronto Toros, respectively. He played 15 games in the National Hockey League with the Cleveland Barons, scoring one goal and one assist.
He played for Örebro IK in Sweden until 1976 when he played two seasons in North America. He returned to Sweden and played mostly for Örebro IK until his retirement in 1989.
Johansson also played for Sweden in the 1974, 1975, and the 1976 World Junior Championships.
External links[]
- Björn Johansson's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Björn Johansson's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Björn Johansson - player profile and career stats at European Hockey.Net
- http://www.nybrovikings.com/index.php?curPage=8
| Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals/Cleveland Barons first-round draft picks | |
|---|---|
| Hicks • Featherstone • Oddleifson • Chipperfield California: Hampton • Klassen • Johansson Cleveland: Crombeen | |