Date of Birth – February 23, 1992 Position - Defence Age - 31 Height - 192 cm / 6'4" Place of Birth – Stockholm, Sweden Weight - 90 kg / 198 lbs Shoots – Left
What other sports did you play growing up? I played floorball and football. Played football until I was 15.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far? Playing with NHL-players during the lockout season.
Who is the best player you have played with? William Karlsson
Who is the best player you have played against? Peter Forsberg
What is the most memorable game you have played in? The derby games against MODO Hockey when I played for Björkloven
What is your favourite/least favourite rink to play in? Favourite: Belfast, Least: Manchester
If you could make one rule change in hockey, what would it be and why? That you can kick the puck in the net, because I´m good at football
Which hockey team do you cheer for/which one do you root against? I don’t cheer for any team but I like when the Stockholm teams loose. (AIK and Djurgårdens If)
Most admired hockey player and why? One of my favorite players of all time is Dustin Byfuglien. He was so skilled for being so big. Had one of the hardest shots in the world but could also knock anyone down.
What would be your best piece of advice for youngsters starting in hockey? Never stop believing. If you love the sport just continue and enjoy every moment. Listen to advice from your coaches and try your best at all time. You can always get better, never get satisfied.
What do you consider to be the strongest part of your game and where are you trying to improve? My play intelligence, I try to improve all parts of my game
Pre-game routine? Coffee, walk and maybe a nap
Pre-game meal? Chicken, rice and broccoli (Nando´s sauce)
Any gameday superstitions? Nope. Better be ready for anything
Favourite other sport(s) to play? Golf and football
Favourite other sport(s) to watch? Golf and football
Favourite athlete (non hockey)? Manuel Angel Jimenez
Favourite sports team (non hockey)? Newcastle United
Which do you prefer books or movies? Movies
Favourite TV show(s)? Band of brothers
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Boneless chicken thighs and spicy mexican rice with Nando´s sauce
Favourite beverage (non alcoholic/alcoholic)? Irn Bru
If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be? Will Ferrell, Conan O’Brien, David Attenborough and Bill Burr
Favourite singer/music/band? Sam Fender
What is your favourite vacation destination? The Caribbean
What was your favourite and least favourite subject in school? Favourite – Sports Least Favourite – Philosophy
What is your go to Karaoke song? Don´t look back in anger – Oasis
If you could join any past or current music group which would it be and in what capacity?
(guitar/vocals/drummer etc) ? AC/DC as a drummer
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? Emmer, Joni, Jonis, Dahlen
If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have? Invisible, fly, incredible power and could travel back in time
What three items would you take with you on a desert island? Ice cream, chocolate and ice
How many languages do you speak? Two
If not a hockey player what occupation would you have? Pro golfer and Newcastle United´s sports director
PIC CREDITS – Jillian McFarlane & Derek Young
