Brent Johnson

Brent Johnson (born March 12, 1977) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Playing career

Originally a fifth round 1995 draft pick of the Colorado Avalanche, he started his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues in the 1998-1999 season. He played there until he was traded during the 2003–04 season to the Phoenix Coyotes. Johnson was signed by the Vancouver Canucks prior to the start of the 2005–06 season, but was soon claimed on waivers by the Capitals, where he played behind both Olaf Kölzig and José Théodore.

Johnson is the grandson of NHL Hall of Famer Sid Abel and the son of former NHL goaltender Bob Johnson. Brent Johnson was in goal for the Capitals on February 4, 2006 when they played against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning's goaltender for the game was John Grahame, the son of former NHL goaltender Ron Grahame. According to the Capitals, this game was the first occasion where two second-generation NHL goaltenders competed against each other.

Brent Johnson (Canadian football)

Brent Johnson (born December 12, 1976) is a retired Canadian football defensive lineman with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He attended Ohio State University where he played for the Buckeyes.

Professional career

Brent Johnson was drafted by the Lions in the third round, 20th overall of the 2000 CFL Draft. He started playing for BC in 2001. Johnson led the CFL in sacks with 17 in the 2005 CFL season and 16 in the 2006 CFL season. He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award and was named a CFL All-Star in both years. Johnson also won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2006. He was awarded his third CFL All-Star selection for his performance in the 2008 CFL season. He holds the record for sacks with the BC Lions with 89 over his 11-year career.

Personal

Brent Johnson lives in Vancouver with his wife Lara and his son Roman

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Brent Johnson (disambiguation)

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Brent Johnson (American football)

Brenton Howell Johnson (born May 16, 1963) is a former American football center who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and attended Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee. He was also a member of the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League.

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