Career
Johansson began playing hockey in Ösmo IF, where he played until the 1971-1972 season when he moved to Hammarby IF. He only stayed in Hammarby for one season before moving to Stockholm rival Djurgårdens IF. Johansson became the first Djurgården player to be drafted in a National Hockey League draft. This happened when he was drafted by the Kansas City Scouts in the 11th round, 177th overall, in the 1974 National Hockey League Amateur Draft. He was also the third Swede be drafted overall.
Johansson played a total of nine seasons for Djurgården before returning to Hammarby for the 1981-1982 season.
He played there until his retirement from elite level hockey in Swedish in 1983.