Vålerenga Ishockey | |
League | GET-ligaen |
Founded | July 29, 1913 |
History | Vålerenga Ishockey 1913 - present |
Arena | Jordal Amfi |
City | Oslo, Norway |
Team Colors | Dark blue and red |
Head Coach | Espen Knutsen |
Team Captain | Lars Erik Lund |
Vålerenga Ishockey is an Oslo-based ice hockey club, and a part of the Vålerenga IF multi-sports club. Their home arena is Jordal Amfi, located in eastern Oslo. Jordal Amfi was built for the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Honours:
Norwegian Champions (Play-offs) 25: 1960, 1962-3, 1965-71, 1973, 1982, 1985, 1987-8, 1991-3, 1998-9, 2001, 2003, 2005-7.
League Champions 26: 1962-71, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991-4, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002-3, 2005, 2007.
- Vålerenga Ishockey has the most trophies in all Norwegian team sports.
- Vålerengas present coach is retired Norwegian hockey player Espen Knutsen.
- Peter Forsberg once played an exhibition game for the club, when his father was coach.
Notable Players[]
- Alexander Bonsaksen (D)
- Johnny Bruun (F)
- Stian Granli (F)
- Lars Erik Lund (D)
- Espen Knutsen (F)
- Ilka Karna (F)
- Roy Johansen (F)
External links[]
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