Guide Note

Brent Johnson is a professional hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: March 12, 1977
Birthplace: Farmington, Michigan
Position: Goaltender
Catches: Left
Nickname: Johnny
Son of retired NHL goaltender Bob Johnson
Grandson of Hall of Famer Sid Abel

Early Years

Johnson began his career with the Owen Sound Platers in the Ontario Hockey League in 1994. He was then drafted 129th overall in the 1995 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. Johnson continued to play strictly in the minors, and was traded to the St. Louis Blues on May 30, 1997. Johnson made his NHL debut the following year, playing six games for the Blues that year. He split the next few years between the Blues and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Worcester IceCats.

Recent Years

Johnson was traded from the Blues to the Phoenix Coyotes on March 4, 2004. He played just eight games with the Coyotes then entered free agency and signed with the Vancouver Canucks on September 1, 2005. Johnson was quickly waived by the Canucks then picked up by the Washington Capitals on October 4, 2005. He has continued with the Capitals in the years since, backing up veteran goaltender Olaf Kolzig. On January 12, 2007, Johnson renewed his contract to stay with the Capitals for two additional seasons.

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Brent Johnson

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Brent Johnson Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Washington Capitals
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- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 199
- Rookie Year: 1998-1999

Brent Johnson Timeline

March 12, 1977: Born
1995: Drafted in the 5th Round by the Colorado Avalanche
1997: Traded to the St. Louis Blues
1998: Debuts with the St. Louis Blues
2004: Traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
2005: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks
2005: Washington Capitals claimed Johnson off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks
2006: Re-signed by the Washington Capitals
2007: Re-signed by the Washington Capitals to a two-year contract

Brent Johnson News and Articles

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YouTube: Washington Capitals - Brent Johnson and his Mask (Time 01:40)
YouTube: Brent Johnson's Bad Day (Time 00:59)

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