Jörgen Jönsson Siblings: All About Kenny Jönsson
Retired Ice Hockey player Jörgen Jönsson PHOTO/WikiMedia
Ulf Peter Jörgen Jönsson, born on September 29, 1972, in Ängelholm, Sweden, is a retired professional ice hockey player.
Renowned for his leadership, versatility, and loyalty, Jönsson carved out a remarkable legacy as a center for both club and country.
Best remembered for his long and successful tenure with Färjestads BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), he also had a brief but notable stint in the National Hockey League (NHL).
After his playing days, he transitioned seamlessly into coaching, and in April 2025, he was appointed head coach of Färjestad BK, marking a return to the club where he became a legend.
Siblings
Jörgen’s younger brother, Kenny Jönsson (born October 6, 1974), also enjoyed a highly successful hockey career.
While Jörgen made his mark largely in Sweden, Kenny excelled in the NHL, spending 11 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders.
A defenseman celebrated for his mobility and sharp hockey sense, Kenny was an invaluable blueliner who earned international acclaim as part of Sweden’s national team.
The brothers shared a special chapter of their careers in the NHL, appearing together in 68 games for the New York Islanders during the 1999–2000 season.
Internationally, Kenny represented Sweden in 136 games, winning Olympic gold in 1994 and 2006, a World Championship gold in 2006, and bronze medals in 1994 and 2009.
He was also named Best Defenseman at the 2006 Olympics.
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Career
Jönsson began his professional journey with Rögle BK in the early 1990s before moving to the SHL with Färjestads BK, where he became a central figure for over a decade.
In 1999, he tested himself in the NHL, suiting up for the New York Islanders and later the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
During his lone NHL season, he recorded 12 goals and 19 assists in 81 games, even earning NHL Player of the Week honors in February 2000.
Despite this success, Jönsson chose to return home after one season to be closer to his family, reaffirming his strong ties to Sweden and to Färjestad, where he spent 13 seasons in total.
For the national team, Jönsson became a cornerstone, often captaining Sweden when Mats Sundin was unavailable.
His 285 appearances remain the record for the most games played for Team Sweden.
After retiring as a player in 2009, he stayed in the game as a coach, first as an assistant before taking charge of Växjö Lakers, where he guided the team to an SHL championship in 2023.
His return to Färjestad as head coach in 2025 was a full-circle moment for one of the club’s greatest icons.
Accolades
Jönsson remains the only hockey player in history to win Olympic gold, World Championship gold, and a domestic playoff title in the same year, completing the “triple crown” in 2006.
Internationally, he captured two Olympic golds (1994, 2006), two World Championship golds (1998, 2006), and three World Championship bronze medals (1994, 1999, 2001).
At the club level, he won five SHL championships with Färjestad (1997, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2009), cementing his legacy as a dominant force in Swedish hockey.
His outstanding individual play was recognized in 1997 when he received the Guldpucken, awarded to Sweden’s player of the year.
In total, he recorded 231 goals and 304 assists for 535 points in 711 regular-season games in the Elitserien.
His contributions to the game earned him induction into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2019.
As a coach, he added another SHL championship with Växjö in 2023, earning Coach of the Year honors in his debut season.