Johnsson Oslo Bound

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Johnsson Oslo Bound

Swedish defender heading to Oslo, declares for S57 Draft

 

OSLO, Norway - The first place Oslo Storm have added some depth to their defensive ranks this weekend, signing Frolunda HC defender Mats Johnsson to a contract that will see him join the team for their upcoming playoff run. The move may have come at the perfect time, as the team has faltered down the stretch, losing 3 of their last 4 matches to close out the regular season. In Johnsson, the Storm are adding a smooth skating, puck-moving defenseman who will push the pace offensively. He has been relied upon to run the Frolunda powerplay for much of the last 7 seasons, and will hopefully add to an already potent offense.

 

For his part, Johnsson is excited with starting the next chapter of his life: "I love Frolunda, they have been my home since I was a kid, growing up idolizing the players who went through there! I've been in the organization since I was 15, first playing in Under-16s, then (Under-)18s, (Under-)20s and finally making the main team at 19 was huge for me and my family! Now, though, is time for me to move on and explore other leagues. I will start with Oslo, which is close enough that my parents will actually make the trip to watch my first 2 games, and then we will see!"