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Jesper Williamsson
Born (1990-04-23)April 23, 1990,
Nässjö, Sweden
Height
Weight
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
Pro clubs HV71
Rögle BK
Playing career 2009–2021

Jesper Williamsson (born April 23, 1990) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played with HV71 and Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career[]

Williamsson made his Elitserien debut playing with HV71 during the 2008–09 Elitserien season.[1] He left HV71 in 2015 and joined Rögle BK.

On August 2, 2017, Williamsson signed a one year extension with Rögle BK.[2] Prior to the 2018–19 season, Williamsson was named an alternate captain alongside Taylor Matson and Ted Brithén.[3]

On April 25, 2019, Williamsson returned to HV71 signing a one-year contract for the 2019–20 season.[4] On 30 July 2021, Williamsson announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons due to a chronic back injury.[5]

Personal life[]

His brother Jens also plays hockey.[6]

References[]

  1. HV71 2008–09 player statistics
  2. Jesper Williamsson klar för ett år till (Swedish) (August 2, 2017). Retrieved on March 3, 2019.
  3. De blir Rögles lagkaptener (Swedish). Retrieved on March 2, 2019.
  4. Jesper Williamsson returns to HV71 (Swedish) (April 25, 2019). Retrieved on April 25, 2019.
  5. Jesper Williamsson ends his hockey career (Swedish). HV71 (30 July 2021). Retrieved on 30 July 2021.
  6. Jens Williamsson. Retrieved on March 3, 2019.

External links[]

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