Johan Mattsson


Johan Mattsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League.

Playing career

Mattsson played with Södertälje SK in the Elitserien during the 2008–09 Elitserien postseason.
Mattsson was the last player selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, taken with the 211th overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round. Mattsson was later drafted by the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League with the 19th pick in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. After attending training camp with the Blackhawks, Mattsson returned to the Wolves to start the 2011–12 OHL season.
In 2013, un-signed from the Blackhawks he returned home to play in the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan with Djurgårdens IF as the new head goalkeeper, replacing Chet Pickard who went back to NHL.
After four seasons in the Allsvenskan, Mattsson returned to the top tier, agreeing to a two-year contract with Frölunda HC on April 20, 2017.

Awards and honours