Johan Motin
Encyclopedia
Johan Motin is a Swedish
professional ice hockey
defenceman
currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons
of the American Hockey League
(AHL).
's junior team in 2005. The following year, Motin was called up to play with Färjestads' senior team. He made his debut against Timrå IK
on December 7, 2006. Since that game, he became a regular player in Färjestads' line-up.
Motin was ranked as a top prospect by the ISS, who in December 2007, ranked him as the 13th pick of the draft.
During his second season in the Elitserien
, Motin struggled to get ice time and during December 2007, was he loaned to Bofors IK
to get some more ice time and be better prepared for the World Junior Championships. After the WJC he returned to Färjestad and got an assist on a goal by Esa Pirnes
in his first game back.
of the National Hockey League
(NHL), selecting him in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
, 103rd overall.
On May 19, 2009, the Oilers announced that they had signed Motin to a three-year entry-level contract. He was assigned to the Oilers' then-AHL affiliates, the Springfield Falcons
, for the 2009-10 AHL season.
Motin was called up to the Oilers senior roster on an emergency basis on March 3, 2010, and he played in his first-ever NHL game.
Motin was assigned to the Oilers' new AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons
for their inaugural season.
and won a silver medal. In 2007, he also represented Sweden at U18 World Championship
and won a bronze medal.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman
Defenceman (ice hockey)
Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...
currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma City Barons
The Oklahoma City Barons are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and serve as the top affiliate for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. The team's first season was 2010–11. They play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center, in Oklahoma...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
(AHL).
Early years
Motin joined Färjestads BKFärjestads BK
Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965...
's junior team in 2005. The following year, Motin was called up to play with Färjestads' senior team. He made his debut against Timrå IK
Timrå IK
Timrå IK is a Swedish ice hockey team from Timrå, who currently plays in the top division, Elitserien. Seasons in the top division include 1956–57 to 1975–76, 1977–78, 1981–82, and 2000–01 until present.-History:...
on December 7, 2006. Since that game, he became a regular player in Färjestads' line-up.
Motin was ranked as a top prospect by the ISS, who in December 2007, ranked him as the 13th pick of the draft.
During his second season in the Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
, Motin struggled to get ice time and during December 2007, was he loaned to Bofors IK
Bofors IK
Bofors IK is an ice-hockey club from Karlskoga in Sweden. They are currently playing in the second highest league in Sweden, HockeyAllsvenskan. In 1963, the club IFK Bofors was merged with Karlskoga IF and formed KB 63 , which since 1978 is known under the current name Bofors IK.-External links:*...
to get some more ice time and be better prepared for the World Junior Championships. After the WJC he returned to Färjestad and got an assist on a goal by Esa Pirnes
Esa Pirnes
Esa Pirnes is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre.- Draft :He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in the 6th round as the 174th pick overall.-Playing career:...
in his first game back.
Edmonton Oilers
On June 21, 2008, Motin was drafted by the Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL), selecting him in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
, 103rd overall.
On May 19, 2009, the Oilers announced that they had signed Motin to a three-year entry-level contract. He was assigned to the Oilers' then-AHL affiliates, the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
, for the 2009-10 AHL season.
Motin was called up to the Oilers senior roster on an emergency basis on March 3, 2010, and he played in his first-ever NHL game.
Motin was assigned to the Oilers' new AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma City Barons
The Oklahoma City Barons are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and serve as the top affiliate for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. The team's first season was 2010–11. They play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center, in Oklahoma...
for their inaugural season.
International
Motin represented Sweden at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2008 IIHF World U20 Championship, or, as it is commonly referred to in Canada as the 2008 World Juniors and the United States, the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships is the 2008 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships...
and won a silver medal. In 2007, he also represented Sweden at U18 World Championship
IIHF World U18 Championships
The IIHF World U18 Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation for national under-18 ice hockey teams from around the world. The tournament is usually played in April and is organized according to a system similar to Ice Hockey World Championships and World...
and won a bronze medal.