John Persson (born May 18, 1992) is a

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former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the

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after he was selected by the Islanders in the 5th round (125th overall) of the

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Playing career

Persson played three seasons (2009–2012) of major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL), scoring 63 goals and 67 assists for 130 points, while earning 102 penalty minutes, in 200 games played. On May 29, 2012, the

of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Persson to a three-year entry-level contract. During the 2013–14 season, Persson was recalled by the Islanders of the Sound Tigers and scored his first NHL goal on April 5, 2014 against

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of the Washington Capitals. On May 6, 2015, Persson opted to end his North American tenure within the Islanders organization and signed a two-year contract with Färjestad BK, re-uniting him with his brother Johan, of the SHL. Following parts of two seasons with Brynäs IF, Persson announced his retirement from his ten year professional hockey career.

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* 1992 births Living people Bridgeport Sound Tigers players Brynäs IF players Färjestad BK players Mora IK players New York Islanders players New York Islanders draft picks Red Deer Rebels players SaiPa players Swedish ice hockey left wingers Sportspeople from Östersund {{Sweden-icehockey-winger-stub