Jörgen Jönsson

Ulf Peter Jörgen Jönsson (born 29 September 1972) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who last played for Färjestads BK of the Swedish Elitserien. He has represented the Team Sweden 285 times, making him the record holder for most games played in the national team. Jörgen Jönsson is also the older brother of former NHL-star Kenny Jönsson, and the two played 68 games in North America together as teammates. Jönsson was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2019.

Jörgen Jönsson
Jönsson (right) with Team Sweden in 2002
Born (1972-09-29) 29 September 1972
Ängelholm, Sweden
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Rögle BK
New York Islanders
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Färjestads BK
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 227th overall, 1994
Calgary Flames
Playing career 19902009
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Men's ice hockey
Winter Olympic
1994 Lillehammer
2006 Turin
World Championships
1998 Switzerland
2006 Latvia
1997 Finland
2003 Finland
2004 Czech Republic
1994 Italy
1999 Norway
2001 Germany
2002 Sweden
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