The Basics
Ludvig Johnson is a defenseman hailing from Switzerland. Standing at 6-feet and 181 pounds, the 19-year-old is a two-way defenseman and has played all of his hockey in Switzerland. The left-handed shot is expected to play for the HC Fribourg-Gottéron organization next season.
Road to the Draft
Johnson has played for the EV Zug organization since the 2019-20 season when he started at the U15 level. Since then, he has played at the U17, U20, and senior men’s level with EV Zug.
Last season, on EV Zug’s U20 team, Johnson played 14 games, recorded four goals, and contributed 13 assists for 17 points. He also participated in the playoffs at the U20 level, scoring a goal and adding an assist for two points through two games.
Johnson primarily played at the senior men’s level last year. Through 31 games, he scored four goals, and added six assists for 10 points. He also had one assist through four playoff games.
International Play
Johnson has extensive experience representing Switzerland on the international stage. He has played at the U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, and senior men’s levels.
Last season, Johnson participated in three games at the U19 level, 12 contests at the U20 level, and had two appearances with the senior men’s team. Five of his games at the U20 level were at the 2025 World Junior Championship. Last season, Johnson played a total of 17 games for Switzerland. He scored four goals, and recorded four assists for eight points.
