Dennis Persson

Karl Dennis Persson (born June 2, 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman. He most notably played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Dennis Persson
Born (1988-06-02) June 2, 1988
Nyköping, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Djurgårdens IF
Timrå IK
Portland Pirates
Rochester Americans
Brynäs IF
Modo Hockey
NHL Draft 24th overall, 2006
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 20052016

Playing career

Persson was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. After two seasons in the then Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF he was signed to a three-year entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres on June 3, 2008. He was then loaned to fellow Elitserien club, Timrå IK for the following 2008–09 season, before joining the Sabres American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the conclusion of the Swedish year.

Over the course of his contract with the Sabres, Persson was assigned directly to the AHL in each of his three years.[1] He was an emergency recall for the Sabres during their 2011 playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers; however, he did not play in a game.[2]

Persson returned to his native Sweden after the Sabres declined to extend his contract, signing with Brynäs IF for two seasons before moving to his fourth SHL club, Modo Hockey on an optional two-year deal on May 5, 2014.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2004–05 Västerås IK Ungdom SWE U18 30112 40110
2004–05 Västerås IK Ungdom J20 2733624
2005–06 VIK Västerås HK J20 2811152622
2005–06 VIK Västerås HK Allsv 190226
2006–07 Djurgårdens IF J20 111348 52352
2006–07 Djurgårdens IF SEL 90002
2006–07 Almtuna IS Allsv 30002
2006–07 Nyköpings Hockey Allsv 2944838
2007–08 Djurgårdens IF J20 400010
2007–08 Djurgårdens IF SEL 210116
2007–08 Nyköpings Hockey SWE.2 U20 3022
2007–08 Nyköpings Hockey Allsv 2113414
2008–09 Timrå IK J20 10000
2008–09 Timrå IK SEL 4615624 70000
2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 80226 30000
2009–10 Portland Pirates AHL 6016716
2010–11 Portland Pirates AHL 644131718 110440
2011–12 Rochester Americans AHL 3934710
2012–13 Brynäs IF SEL 161346 30004
2013–14 Brynäs IF SHL 3412310 50112
2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 4805518
2015–16 Modo Hockey SHL 212244
2015–16 IF Björklöven Allsv 100116
Allsv totals 825101566
SHL totals 1955182370 150116
AHL totals 1718253350 140440

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2006 Sweden WJC18 6th 61568
Junior totals 6 1 5 6 8

References

  1. "Rochester Amerks regain T.J. Brennan and David Leggio". Democrat and Chronicle. February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  2. "Dennis Persson Emergency Call Up". Sabres Hockey Central. April 16, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  3. "Dennis Persson ready for Modo Hockey" (in Swedish). Modo Hockey. May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Marek Zagrapan
Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick
2006
Succeeded by
Tyler Myers


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