Johan Harju | |||
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Born |
Övertorneå, Sweden |
May 15, 1986 ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
Weight | 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
SHL team Former teams |
Luleå HF HC Dynamo Moscow Tampa Bay Lightning Brynäs IF Jokerit |
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National team | Sweden | ||
NHL Draft | 167th overall, 2007 Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Playing career | 2004–present |
Johan Per Harju (born May 15, 1986 in Övertorneå, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing and Captaining Luleå HF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 6th round (167th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
On April 8, 2009, Harju left Helsingin Jokerit of the KHL and signed as a free agent with HC Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
On April 6, 2010, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Harju to a one-year, entry-level contract. He scored his first NHL goal on December 7, 2010 against Miikka Kiprusoff of the Calgary Flames. Following the conclusion of the 2010–11 season, Harju returned to play for Luleå HF.