Riga. Linus Johansson changed his full name.
This is the explanation why Färjestad’s captain has Emmet’s name printed on the club shaft and tattooed across his chest.
– It’s a tribute to the family, and that means a lot to me, says the 30-year-old center from Ljungby.
On the clubs at WC’s Tre Kronor booth, it says Emmet printed on pole 59.
The club belongs to Linus Johansson and playing under this name has a special history.
Known as Emmet to those who know him, Father Mikael Johansson has now assumed the name Mikael Emmet Johansson.
– The father’s name was Emmet from the age of twelve and he still bears that name. Linus Johansson says everyone knows him as Emmet.
It also caused Linus Johansson himself to take the Emmet name, as did older brother Joel Johansson and younger brother Tom Johansson.
– It was a joyful thing for us brothers and the rest of the family to take Emmet’s name too. My dad is called Emmet, but for me, the name Emmet is just as much, says Linus Johansson.
“family is everything”
In the past, he has shown gratitude and paid tribute to the family in SM gold with Färjestad last season.
– I hold Emmett’s name very highly, which is why I wear it on my team and chest. Family is everything. Emmet is something that will live on in the family in the future. I think it’s a nice thing to take with me to my future kids,” says Linus Johansson.
So you’re Linus Emmett Johansson?
– No, Nils Linus Emmett Johansson.
During the restroom, he was isolated for three days in a hotel room with a temperature of 39°C.
– You notice how small you are in this world. He was a cool guy. Linus Johansson says it was a near death experience.
He returned to the group final against the USA, and waited for the quarter-finals against Latvia.
