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| Born |
May 18, 1992 Ostersund, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
New York Islanders Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
125th overall, 2011 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
John Persson (born May 18, 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Persson was selected by the New York Islanders in the 5th round (125th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Persson played three seasons (2009-2012) of major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL), scoring 63 goals and 67 assists for 130 points, while earning 102 penalty minutes, in 200 games played.
On May 29, 2012, the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Persson to a three-year entry-level contract.[1]
References
External links
- John Persson career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- John Persson career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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