Erik Johnson
Erik Robert Johnson (born March 21, 1988) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed the "Condor", Johnson previously played for the St. Louis Blues, who selected him with the first overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, as well as the Colorado Avalanche and the Buffalo Sabres. Additionally, he has represented the United States in numerous tournaments. Johnson won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.
| Erik Johnson | |||
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Johnson with the Colorado Avalanche in November 2014 | |||
| Born |
March 21, 1988 Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 231 lb (105 kg; 16 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Philadelphia Flyers St. Louis Blues Colorado Avalanche Buffalo Sabres | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
1st overall, 2006 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 2007–present | ||
Johnson was drafted from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and played one season at the University of Minnesota before joining the NHL with St. Louis in 2007. In 2011, he was traded to Colorado, where he played until signing with the Buffalo Sabres for the 2023-2024 NHL season.