Defenseman Albert Johansson skated in his rookie North America season with the Grand Rapids Griffins and totaled 15 points (5-10—15) and 38 penalty minutes in 53 games.

Regular Season Stat Line

53 GP, 5 goals, 10 assists, 15 points, -7 rating, 38 PIM with GRG

Contract Status

Signed with Detroit through the 2023-24 season

By the Numbers

1 – Made his North America debut on Oct. 14 against the San Diego Gulls, recording two shots on goal and a minus-one rating.

11 – His five goals tied for 11th among rookie defensemen

1 – He registered his first point in the AHL with an assist against the Toronto Marlies on Nov. 11 during a 5-4 overtime victory.

2 – Notched first two-point contest in the AHL with a pair of assists on Nov. 18 at the San Diego Gulls.

3 – Amassed three multi-point outings this season on Nov. 18 at San Diego, Feb. 3 at the Texas Stars, and Feb. 15 versus the Rockford IceHogs

3 – Recorded three points in a span of two games (1-2—3) from Feb. 3-4 at Texas.

150 – He skated in his 150th game as a pro on Oct. 23 at the Toronto Marlies.

1 – Amassed his first goal in the AHL on Dec. 7 versus the Iowa Wild against goaltender Zane McIntyre.

4 – Totaled a season-high four penalty minutes on five different occasions.

2 – Went on a two-game point streak two separate times this season from Feb. 3-4 and from Feb. 24-25.

18 – He missed the final 18 games of the season due to rehabbing an injury.

Newsworthy

Red Wings defense pipeline: Why the blue line is Detroit’s top strength - The Athletic

Yzerman taking patient approach to development of Red Wings prospects (nhl.com)

Can Albert Johansson ‘push’ someone out of Red Wings’ lineup next season? - mlive.com

Tomorrow's Red Wings: Johansson Stock Rising Sharply (detroithockeynow.com)

Grand Rapids Griffins | Waiting in the Wings | Albert Johansson (griffinshockey.com)

Johansson proud of growth in what has been 'great season' with Griffins (nhl.com)

Grand Rapids Griffins | Blazin' Griffs Ep. 4 w/ SÖDERBLOM, EDVINSSON, & JOHANSSON (griffinshockey.com)

Yzerman sees Detroit 'moving in the right direction' as organization (nhl.com)

The Daily: Bertuzzi Strong in Bruin Debut; Johansson NHL Ready? (detroithockeynow.com)

Steve Yzerman on Red Wings’ progress, prospects, Derek Lalonde - mlive.com

Grand Rapids Griffins | In His Father's Footsteps (griffinshockey.com)

Albert Johansson Among Best Defensive Prospects for Detroit (accesshockeymi.com)

Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings - The Athletic

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