Johan Halvardsson

Johan Halvardsson (born December 26, 1979) is a retired Swedish ice hockey player who played over 200 games for his hometown team HV71 in the Swedish Elitserien. He retired in 2009 due to recurring injuries.

Halvardsson was a big defenceman who often used his great size and strength for blocking shots, tackling and clearing pucks from the crease, often used on the penalty kill.

Playing career Halvardsson was drafted in the 1999 NHL entry draft by the New York Islanders with their fourth choice, the 102nd overall selection. He struggled in Islanders' affiliated club Bridgeport Sound Tigers in AHL with only eight games played. On December 1, 2006, he broke his contract and returned to Sweden, signing a one-year contract with his former Swedish club HV71. He later extended his contract with HV71 for another four years.

On June 12, 2009, Halvardsson announced his retirement from hockey due to knee problems. He will take a position as video coach with HV71.

International play Halvardsson has played for Sweden in the 1999 World Junior Championships.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1998–99 HV71 SEL 1712333 ————— 1999–00 HV71 SEL 4603375 50008 2000–01 HV71 SEL 3300024 ————— 2001–02 HV71 SEL 30000 ————— 2002–03 HV71 SEL 3901114 70000 2003–04 HV71 SEL 1104439 1713441 2003–04 IK Oskarshamn Swe-2 3234794 ————— 2004–05 HV71 SEL 3623546 ————— 2005–06 HV71 SEL 3711234 100008 2006–07 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 81128 ————— 2006–07 HV71 SEL 801110 ————— 2007–08 HV71 SEL 90112 60000 2008–09 HV71 SEL 10000 ————— SEL totals 24041620277 4513457

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 1999 Sweden Jr. WJC 4th 60004 Junior totals 60004