Jack Johnson is an American professional ice hockey player. He is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Jack played college hockey at the University of Michigan, where he won the 2005 CCHA Offensive Defenseman of the Year award and set the school record for the most goals (16) scored in a single season by a sophomore defenseman.
In 2005, Jack was drafted third overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Entry Draft. The Carolina Hurricanes wanted to sign Jack after his freshman season, but he decided to stay in college. Since the Hurricanes needed a defenseman to strengthen their team, they traded the rights of Jack to the Los Angeles Kings.
Jack made his NHL debut with the Kings on March 29, 2007, and played in five games that season. In 2007-08, Johnson played his first full season in the NHL. He recorded 11 points (3 goals, 8 assists) in 74 games. Johnson spent the next five seasons with the Kings.
Jack Johnson also has had a successful international career. He has represented the United States at the Olympics in 2010 and at the World Championships a couple of times. He helped the United States win a silver medal in the 2010 Olympic Games. In 2007, Johnson helped the United States win a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships. At the 2006 Junior Olympics, Johnson was named to the All-Star Team of the Tournament.
Jack Johnson’s Age
As of 2023, Jack Johnson is 36 years old. He was born on January 13, 1987, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. His family then moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and he grew up playing hockey for Little Caesar’s in minor hockey. He then transferred to Shattuck-Saint Mary's Boarding School in Faribault, Minnesota, where he played hockey with future NHL star Sidney Crosby.
Jack Johnson’s Achievements
Jack Johnson has received numerous accolades throughout his professional career. His achievements are listed below:
All-CCHA Rookie Team (2005–06)
All-CCHA First Team (2006–07)
AHCA West First-Team All-American (2006–07)
CCHA All-Tournament Team (2007)
Stanley Cup Champion (2022)
FAQs
A. Jack Jackson plays as a defenseman.
A. Jack Johnson won one Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A. As of 2023, Jack Johnson is 36 years old. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, on January 13, 1987. He is 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighs 227 pounds.
A. Jack Johnson made his NHL debut in the 2007-08 season and made his NHL debut against the Vancouver Canucks.
A. Jack Johnson signed a deal of 1 year worth $775,000 with the Colorado Avalanche in 2023, which included $775,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $775,000.
