Johnson is a steady defender who is more than capable on both sides of the puck. His calm demeanor in his defensive game combined with his mobility makes him excellent at shutting down plays with incredible regularity. He gaps up on opponents well and his combination of mobility and smarts enable him to be in…
| DATE | PLAYER | NAME | LEAGUE | AUTHOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4/21 | Johnson Brent | 21892 – Sioux City vs. Sioux Falls | USHL | by Josh Bell | View Report |
| Apr 3/21 | Johnson Brent | 21888 – Des Moines vs. Sioux Falls | USHL | by Dylan Galloway | View Report |
| Feb 17/21 | Johnson Brent | 21725 – Sioux City vs. Sioux Falls | USHL | by Dylan Galloway | View Report |
| Jan 7/21 | Johnson Brent | 21541 – Sioux Falls vs. Fargo | USHL | by Dylan Krill | View Report |
| Dec 7/20 | Johnson Brent | 21429 – Des Moines vs. Sioux Falls | USHL | by FCHockey Staff | View Report |
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Univ. of North Dakota | ncaa | 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.46 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021-2022 | Univ. of North Dakota | ncaa | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.13 | -4 | 12 |
| 2020-2021 | Sioux Falls Stampede | ushl | 47 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 0.68 | 15 | 42 |
| 2019-2020 | Sioux Falls Stampede | ushl | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Johnson is a steady defender who is more than capable on both sides of the puck. His calm demeanor in his defensive game combined with his mobility makes him excellent at shutting down plays with incredible regularity. He gaps up on opponents well and his combination of mobility and smarts enable him to be in a great position to shut down skating and passing lanes. As he turns, he keeps his feet moving and can drive opponents to the perimeter of the defensive zone. In addition, he’s very active with his stick and is highly effective at creating turnovers in the defensive zone, quickly turning the puck up ice. One of the things that stands out about Johnson is his upright skating style. He keeps his check and head high in his movements, which really allows him to see the ice well. Combined with his four-way mobility, thanks to his strong edges and agility, allows him to make quick directional decisions, making him hard to trap in space. He can create this space for himself in all three zones but this is most obvious in his ability to move in from the blue line and generate chances in the offensive zone. He avoids shots from the point at all costs, looking to get the puck into the offensive zone deeper for a high-danger shot, including carrying it in himself often. At times, he does get caught standing still, or moving in the wrong direction of the play, and he can over-rely on his stick. On occasions where he misses the poke check, he can get caught way out of position, or give his opponent a lot of space to work with once he’s been bypassed. His defensive play overall can be a little hit and miss though, as he does well on the rush, angling out into the boards and maintaining position, but once the opponent is set he gets a little too puck-focused, watching the puck carrier instead of his man. He’s not very engaged in front of his own net, often forgetting about his man and leaving them open. Finally, surveying the ice can also be an issue as Johnson often leaves opponents with lots of space to maneuver.
