KentJohnson

About

Canadian professional ice hockey player best known for playing as a forward for NHL teams such as the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sporting #91, he has primarily played as a center or winger and earned a reputation for his skill and playmaking ability.

Before fame

He played junior hockey with the BCHL's Trail Smoke Eaters, where he led the league in scoring and was named MVP before he ultimately committed to attend and play for the University of Michigan.

Trivia

He represented Canada in the 2022 Winter Olympics, where he tied for second on the team in points. He made history when he recorded at least one goal in the IIHF World Junior Championship, Olympic Games, and World Championship in the same calendar year, which is a widely celebrated and rare achievement throughout the world of international hockey.

Family life

He was born to parents Jay and Anita Johnson. His brother, Kyle, played hockey for Yale University between 2018 and 2022.

Associated with

He was the fourth to achieve a goal in the World Juniors, Olympics, and Worlds in the same season, in addition to athletes such as Saku Koivu and Evgeni Malkin.