Simon Johansson (born 14 June 1999) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Ilves in the Finnish Liiga. He was selected in the fifth round, 148th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2018 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Johansson made his SHL debut playing for Djurgårdens IF during the 2017–18 season, playing eight games and scoring one goal. Following four professional seasons within Djurgårdens IF, Johansson left Swedish and signed with Finnish Liiga side Ilves for the 2021–22 Liiga season.
Johansson enjoyed a breakout season with Ilves, recording 32 points in 58 games from the blueline resulting in becoming the youngest defensemen in Ilves history to score 32 points in a season.
On 28 April 2022, Johansson was signed by his NHL draft club, the Minnesota Wild, agreeing to a two-year, entry-level contract to begin in the season.
On September 17, 2024, Johansson signed a two-year contract to return to play for Ilves in the Finnish Liiga.
Personal life Johansson in the son of manager and retired ice hockey player Thomas Johansson and brother of professional ice hockey player Anton Johansson.
Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2016–17 Djurgårdens IF J20 41 7 14 21 18 2 0 0 0 0 2017–18 Djurgårdens IF J20 43 16 20 36 20 3 1 1 2 2 2017–18 Djurgårdens IF SHL 8 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2018–19 Almtuna IS Allsv 43 3 8 11 28 — — — — — 2019–20 Djurgårdens IF J20 3 1 3 4 2 — — — — — 2019–20 Djurgårdens IF SHL 34 1 6 7 18 — — — — — 2020–21 Djurgårdens IF SHL 37 1 3 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 2020–21 Mora IK Allsv 14 1 11 12 6 4 1 1 2 4 2021–22 Ilves Liiga 58 8 24 32 20 10 1 6 7 4 2022–23 Iowa Wild AHL 64 2 12 14 26 2 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Iowa Wild AHL 72 9 12 21 54 — — — — — 2024–25 Ilves Liiga 39 9 13 22 12 11 2 4 6 6SHL totals 79 3 9 12 2 1 0 0 0 0Liiga totals 97 17 37 54 32 21 3 10 13 10
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