Erik Johnson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erik Johnson
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 21, 1988(1988-03-21)
Age	36
Birthplace	Bloomington
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Aries

Erik Johnson Biography

Erik Johnson is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 21, 1988 in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. Defenseman who was the first overall selection in the 2006 NHL draft by the St. Louis Blues, debuting for the team the following season.

Sidney Crosby was the first overall pick in the draft a year before Johnson.

Johnson played hockey for the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, where he starred in his two seasons as a freshman and sophomore at the prep school. In the 2003–04 season he led all defenseman in scoring with 13 goals and 34 points to be selected to the Missota All-Conference Team. As a 16-year old Johnson transferred to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to play for the National Team Development Program (NTDP).

In the 2004–05 season, he split time between the U.S. National under-17 and under-18 squads, compiling 26 points in 57 games, tops amongst defenseman. Having been scouted as being tailored to suit the professional ranks with his hybrid two-way style and physicality, Johnson continued his rise in development the following season with a team-leading 49 points in 47 games with the under-18’s. While also having a major impact at the junior international stage, Johnson was selected first overall in the 2006 NHL Entry draft by the St. Louis Blues. He became the first American-born defenseman to be selected first overall without having played Canadian major junior or collegiate hockey. He joined a select group of five (now eight following Patrick Kane, Auston Matthews, and Jack Hughes) Americans to have been chosen first overall in an NHL Entry Draft, along with Rick DiPietro (2000), Bryan Berard (1995), Mike Modano (1988), and Brian Lawton (1983).

He was born to Bruce and Peggy Johnson.

Erik Johnson Net Worth

Erik Johnson is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Johnson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college hockey at the University of Minnesota.

He won silver with the US national team at the 2010 games in Vancouver.

Erik Robert Johnson (born March 21, 1988) is an American ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed the “Condor”, Johnson formerly played for the St. Louis Blues, with whom he began his NHL career. Additionally, he has represented the United States in numerous tournaments.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Erik Johnson Dating?

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Having committed to the University of Minnesota, Johnson also became the first Golden Gopher and Minnesotan to be taken first overall. Despite the willingness to turn professional, Johnson was not signed to a professional contract with the Blues, becoming the first player in 44 years to play college hockey after being selected No.1 overall. In his freshman campaign with the Golden Gophers during the 2006–07 season, Johnson quickly established a top defensive role and accumulated 4 goals and 24 points in 41 contests to lead all WCHA rookie defenseman and earn a selection to the WCHA All-Rookie Team. Johnson concluded his collegiate career after his freshman year when he was signed by the St. Louis Blues to a three-year, entry-level contract on April 20, 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Erik Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Erik Johnson celebrates birthday on March 21 of every year.

Representing the senior U.S. team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Johnson received a silver medal after losing in overtime to Canada in the final.

What happened to Erik Johnson?

Avalanche’s Erik Johnson: Logs assist in return Johnson logged an assist in his return to the lineup after missing four games due to a lower-body injury. While multiple Winnipeg bodies paid attention to Johnson’s zone entry, the defenseman slipped a backhanded pass to an open J.T. Compher for Colorado’s lone goal.

Are Jack and Erik Johnson Brothers?

Johnson, born in Indianapolis, is also good friends with Avs veteran defenseman Erik Johnson ( no relation ). They met at age 16 at the U.S. National Development Program and often shared the USA national stage in their 20s. If Jack Johnson, a left-handed shot, makes the team, he might partner with Erik Johnson, a righty.

How did Erik Johnson lose his teeth?

When he was still with the St. Louis Blues — unbeknownst to him, his final week with that team — he was in practice. He was screening the goalie, and the puck shimmied up his stick and took out his teeth.

Why is Erik Johnson called the Condor?

Erik Johnson EJ or Edge – the first one seems the easiest and the latter is one of his actual nicknames. The Condor – because of the way he swoops through the rink, carrying the puck and generating an offensive chance from nothing.

How did Erik Johnson get hurt?

Johnson, an alternate captain, suffered an upper-body injury Jan. 30 against the Wild when he took a high hit from Jordan Greenway. The 6-foot-4 defenseman didn’t play again in the regular season, finishing with one assist in only four games. Until Sunday, he hadn’t been on the ice for team skates.