Guide Note

Swedish professional hockey player John Oduya plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Full name: David Johnny Oduya
Born: October 1, 1981
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Nickname: Johnny O
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Draft year: 2001
Brother Fredrik was drafted in 1993

Playing Career

Oduya began his career playing in Sweden for the Hammarby IF Stockholm in the Elitserien starting in 1996. He spent one season, 2000-01, in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats and the Victoriaville Tigres. Oduya was drafted 221st overall in the 2001 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals. He returned to the Elitserien after the draft and played two seasons with the Hammarby IF Stockholm, two seasons with the Djurgardens IF Stockholm and one season with the Frolunda HC Goteborg. On July 24, 2006, Oduya signed with the New Jersey Devils. He made his NHL debut that same year.

Timeline

1996-00: Hammarby IF Stockholm, Elitserien
2000-01: Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
2000-01: Victoriaville Tigres
2001: Drafted by the Washington Capitals
2001-03: Hammarby IF Stockholm, Elitserien
2003-05: Djurgardens IF Stockholm, Elitserien
2005-06: Frolunda HC, Elitserien
2006-present: New Jersey Devils

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John Oduya Vital Stats

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- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2006

John Oduya Timeline

October 1, 1981: Born
2001: Drafted seventh round, 221st overall, in the NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals
2005: Signed with Swedish Elitserien team, Frolunda HC
2006: Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League
2006: Made his NHL debut with the New Jersey Devils
2006: Assigned to Lowell Devils (AHL)
2006: Returned to play for the New Jersey Devils
2007: Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils

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