Johan Björk Ice hockey player

Johan Björk (born August 28, 1984) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for Malmö Redhawks of HockeyAllsvenskan.He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 4th round (125th overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft after establishing himself at his original local club, Malmö Redhawks of the then Elitserien.Björk plays pretty secure defense, but can contribute offensively as well. He is a rather tough defenseman and plays a good physical game. Björk, who is quite agile and mobile, has also a good release and he passes the puck well.On June 6, 2014, Björk left Malmö of the HockeyAllsvenskan for a second time, in agreeing to a one-year contract with Austrian club, HC TWK Innsbruck of the EBEL.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 28, 1984
Birth place
Malmö , Sweden
Height (meters)1.8542
Weight (Kilograms)87.9984

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Ice hockey player

Career start1999
draft125th overall
draft team
Ottawa Senators
draft year2002
former team
HV71
Lukko
HK Acroni Jesenice
league
HockeyAllsvenskan
position
Defenceman
shootsLeft
teams
Malmö Redhawks

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