Norwegian ice hockey coaches

Roy_Johansen

Roy Einar Johansen (born 27 April 1960) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey head coach, currently serving as the head coach of Manglerud Star of the Fjordkraft-ligaen. He previously played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team. He participated at the Winter Olympics in 1984, 1988, and 1994.He was the head coach of the Norwegian national team from 2001 until 2016. Johansen stepped down as national team coach in May 2016 and returned to Vålerenga Ishockey as head coach.

Petter_Thoresen_(ice_hockey)

Petter Thoresen (born 25 July 1961) is a Norwegian ice hockey coach and former player, currently serving as head coach of Storhamar Hockey, where he has been in charge since June 2022. He played for Forward, Hasle/Løren, Manglerud Star, Storhamar Dragons and Vålerenga. He is the father of players Steffen Thoresen and Patrick Thoresen.

Geir_Myhre

Geir Tore Myhre (7 April 1954 – 22 July 2016) was a Norwegian ice hockey player and coach. He played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team, and participated in the Winter Olympics in 1980 and 1984. Myrhe scored two goals in his Olympic ice hockey career, both against the United States: he gave Norway a 1-0 lead against the Americans in the first period of their 1980 match-up, only to watch Team USA come back to win 5-1 en route to the gold medal. Four years later, Myrhe scored in a 3-3 tie versus the USA.
Myrhe played for three Norwegian champion clubs, in 1976, 1982 and 1984, and was awarded Gullpucken as best Norwegian ice hockey player in 1980 and 1982. After retiring as a player, he coached the Norwegian national team from 1994 to 1996.