Jimmy Andersson (born 29 August 1989) is a

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professional

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player. He is currently an

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who most recently played with

Linköping HC Linköping Hockey Club, often known by its initials LHC, or colloquially among its fans as Cluben, is a Swedish ice hockey club from Linköping, founded in 1976. The home arena of the team is Saab Arena (formerly Cloetta Center) which accommodat ...

of the

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(SHL).

Playing career

Andersson made his

debut playing with

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during the

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. During the 2018–19 season, on 27 December 2018, Andersson agreed to a three-year contract extension to remain with Linköping HC through 2022. At the conclusion of his contract upon completion of the 2021–22 season, Andersson ended his five-year tenure with Linköping HC in leaving as a free agent.

International play

Andersson won bronze with the Swedish national under-18 team at the

2007 IIHF World U18 Championships The 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships was an ice hockey tournament held in Rauma and Tampere, Finland. The championships began on April 11, 2007 and finished on April 22, 2007. Games were played at Äijänsuo Arena in Rauma and Tampere Ice Stadi ...

Personal

Andersson is the younger brother of Emilia Andersson Ramboldt, three-time Olympian and former

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of the Swedish women's national ice hockey team.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Andersson, Jimmy 1989 births Living people HV71 players Karlskrona HK players Linköping HC players IK Oskarshamn players Swedish ice hockey forwards Ice hockey people from Stockholm HC Vita Hästen players