Johan Franzén

Johan Marcus Gunnar Franzén (pronounced [ˈjûːan franˈseːn] ; born 23 December 1979) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). His career ended early in the 2015–16 season due to post-concussion syndrome. He also played for Linköpings HC in the Elitserien (later Swedish Hockey League).

Johan Franzen
Franzen with the Detroit Red Wings in October 2013
Born (1979-12-23) 23 December 1979
Vetlanda, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Linköpings HC
Detroit Red Wings
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 97th overall, 2004
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 19992016

Franzén was drafted by the Red Wings in the third round, 97th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2008.

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