Ross Johnston (born February 18, 1994) is a Canadian professional

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for the

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of the

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(NHL). He previously played for the

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Playing career

The undrafted Johnston played

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in the

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(QMJHL). On March 31, 2015, Johnston was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the

. At the end of the 2015–16 season, his first professional year, Johnston was recalled by the Islanders and made his NHL debut, going scoreless, on April 10, 2016. Johnston started the 2017–18 season with the

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of the

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(AHL), but was recalled on January 19, 2018, to replace the injured

Casey Cizikas Casey Cizikas (born February 27, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent four seasons with the Mississauga St. Michaels Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OH ...

. He recorded his first NHL point in a 7–3 win against the

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. He recorded his first NHL goal on January 25, against the

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to help the Islanders win 2–1. Johnston finished the season appearing in 24 games with the Islanders recording three goals and three assists. As a restricted free agent, Johnston agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Islanders on July 9, 2018. On October 26, 2021, Johnston signed a four-year contract extension with the Islanders. Despite making the Islanders 2023–24 season opening roster on October 9, 2023, Johnston was claimed off waivers by the

on October 10.

Personal life

Johnston was raised on his family's beef farm in Suffolk,

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. He has one older brother, Will.

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* 1994 births Living people Anaheim Ducks players Bridgeport Sound Tigers players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Charlottetown Islanders players Ice hockey people from Charlottetown Missouri Mavericks players Moncton Wildcats players New York Islanders players Undrafted National Hockey League players Victoriaville Tigres players {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1990s-stub