Reese Johnson

Reese Johnson (born July 10, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Reese Johnson
Born (1998-07-10) July 10, 1998
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

Johnson played as a youth with the Saskatoon Blazers in the SMAAAHL, before he was signed by major junior club, the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Johnson played in five seasons with the Rebels, captaining the club during his final season in 2018–19 and compiling a career high 27 goals and 53 points through 67 regular season games.[1] As an undrafted free agent, Johnson was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a three-year, entry-level contract on March 6, 2019.[2] Following a first-round exit with the Rebels to complete his junior career, Johnson embarked on his professional career by joining the Blackhawks AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, for the final stages of the 2018–19 season, posting 4 assists through 6 games.

In the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, after attending the Blackhawks training camp, Johnson was originally assigned to Rockford's training camp. On January 21, 2021, he was added to Chicago's Taxi squad, and through a growing list of players ruled out through the COVID protocol, Johnson was called up to make his NHL debut with the Blackhawks against the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 31, 2021.[3]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Saskatoon Blazers SMAAAHL 39 8 5 13 30 — — — — —
2014–15 Saskatoon Blazers SMAAHL 43 23 15 38 68 — — — — —
2014–15 Red Deer Rebels WHL 12 2 0 2 11 3 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Red Deer Rebels WHL 36 3 3 6 31 — — — — —
2016–17 Red Deer Rebels WHL — — — — — 3 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Red Deer Rebels WHL 72 23 16 39 42 5 2 4 6 7
2018–19 Red Deer Rebels WHL 67 27 26 53 71 4 1 1 2 0
2018–19 Rockford IceHogs AHL 6 0 4 4 2 — — — — —
2019–20 Rockford IceHogs AHL 52 4 4 8 63 — — — — —
AHL totals 58 4 8 12 65 — — — — —

References
  1. "Red Deer Rebels captain Reese Johnson inks deal with Chicago Bklackhawks". RedDeerExpress.com. March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  2. "Blackhawks agree to terms with Reese Johnson". Chicago Blackhawks. March 6, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. "Blackhawks' Johnson set for NHL debut Sunday". NBC Chicago. January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
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