# Linus Arnesson

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For the Swedish handball player, see [Linus Arnesson (handballer)](/source/Linus_Arnesson_(handballer)).

**Linus Arnesson** (born September 21, 1994) is a [Swedish](/source/Swedes) professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [defenceman](/source/Defenceman). He is currently playing with [Örebro HK](/source/%C3%96rebro_HK) in the [Swedish Hockey League](/source/Swedish_Hockey_League) (SHL). Arnesson was selected by the [Boston Bruins](/source/Boston_Bruins) in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the [2013 NHL entry draft](/source/2013_NHL_entry_draft).

## Playing career

Arnesson played in his native Sweden as a youth within [Djurgårdens IF](/source/Djurg%C3%A5rdens_IF_Hockey) organization.[1] On June 1, 2014, Arnesson was signed by the Boston Bruins to a three-year [entry-level contract](/source/Entry-level_contract).[2]

After the conclusion of the [2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_SHL_season) [SHL](/source/Swedish_Hockey_League) season, Arnesson made his way over to America to join the Bruins AHL affiliate, the [Providence Bruins](/source/Providence_Bruins).

Arnesson played two full seasons in the [American Hockey League](/source/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](/source/%C3%96rebro_HK) on June 1, 2017.[3]

Arnesson played two seasons with Örebro HK, leaving as a free agent following the [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_SHL_season) 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 2024–25 Örebro HK SHL 50 0 9 9 6 3 0 1 1 0 SHL totals 370 14 44 58 118 14 0 3 3 2

### 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

## References

1. ["2011-12 Djurgårdens IF Hockey player statistics"](http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=3&year0=2012&status=stats). Eliteprospects.com. 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-04-01.

1. ["Bruins sign defenseman Linus Arnesson"](http://nesn.com/2014/06/bruins-sign-defenseman-linus-arnesson-to-entry-level-contract/). [NESN](/source/NESN). 2014-06-01. Retrieved 2014-06-01.

1. ["Linus Arnesson signs from Boston Bruins organization"](http://www.orebrohockey.se/artikel/y9fpaj3e5-3afc1/linus-arnesson-ansluter-fran-boston-bruins-organisation) (in Swedish). [Örebro HK](/source/%C3%96rebro_HK). 2017-06-01. Retrieved 2017-06-01.

1. ["Linus Arnesson moves west"](https://www.farjestadbk.se/artikel/cpfwajuuz-23h01/linus-arnesson-flyttar-vasterut) (in Swedish). [Färjestad BK](/source/F%C3%A4rjestad_BK). April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019.

1. ["Linus Arnesson is back"](https://www.orebrohockey.se/article/18t5alheu-3afc1/view) (in Swedish). [Örebro HK](/source/%C3%96rebro_HK). 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.

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