Linus Arnesson

For the Swedish handball player, see Linus Arnesson (handballer).

Linus Arnesson (born September 21, 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with Örebro HK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Arnesson was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Linus Arnesson
Arnesson with the Providence Bruins in 2017
Born	(1994-09-21) September 21, 1994 (age 30) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
SHL team Former teams	Örebro HK Djurgårdens IF Providence Bruins Färjestad BK
NHL draft	60th overall, 2013 Boston Bruins
Playing career	2012–present

Playing career

Arnesson played in his native Sweden as a youth within Djurgårdens IF organization.^[1] On June 1, 2014, Arnesson was signed by the Boston Bruins to a three-year entry-level contract.^[2]

After the conclusion of the 2014–15 SHL season, Arnesson made his way over to America to join the Bruins AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.

Arnesson played two full seasons in the American Hockey League with Providence, however was unable to make an impact within the Bruins prospect ranks. At the conclusion of his entry-level deal, Arnesson as an impending restricted free agent, opted to return to continue his career in Sweden, in agreeing to an optional three-year deal with Örebro HK on June 1, 2017.^[3]

Arnesson played two seasons with Örebro HK, leaving as a free agent following the 2018–19 season. He signed a two-year contract to remain in the SHL with Färjestad BK on April 24, 2019.^[4]

Arnesson played two seasons with his original club, Djurgårdens IF, before signing a contract for a second stint with Örebro HK on 9 May 2023.^[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010–11	Djurgårdens IF	J20		8	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Djurgårdens IF	J20		40	2	13	15	20		3	0	1	1	2
2011–12	Djurgårdens IF	SEL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Djurgårdens IF	J20		13	1	3	4	22		1	0	0	0	0
2012–13	Djurgårdens IF	Allsv		31	0	1	1	8		4	0	0	0	0
2013–14	Djurgårdens IF	Allsv		44	1	5	6	36		6	0	0	0	2
2014–15	Djurgårdens IF	SHL		41	0	5	5	28		2	0	0	0	0
2014–15	Providence Bruins	AHL		11	1	3	4	6		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Providence Bruins	AHL		48	0	5	5	8		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Providence Bruins	AHL		20	0	1	1	8		13	0	1	1	2
2017–18	Örebro HK	SHL		43	0	2	2	14		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Örebro HK	SHL		50	5	8	13	12		2	0	1	1	0
2019–20	Färjestad BK	SHL		52	6	7	13	16		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Färjestad BK	SHL		44	0	5	5	12		4	0	1	1	0
2021–22	Djurgårdens IF	SHL		43	2	2	4	20		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Djurgårdens IF	Allsv		43	2	9	11	26		14	0	1	1	14
2023–24	Örebro HK	SHL		44	1	6	7	10		3	0	0	0	2
SHL totals				320	14	35	49	112		11	0	2	2	2

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Sweden
World Junior Championships
	2014 Malmö
	2013 Ufa

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011	Sweden	IH18			5	0	1	1	0
2012	Sweden	U18			6	0	0	0	4
2013	Sweden	WJC			6	0	0	0	6
2014	Sweden	WJC			7	0	2	2	4
Junior totals					24	0	3	3	14