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Johan Garpenlöv

Born:March 21, 1968Draft:1986 Red Wings 85th Overall
Hometown:Stockholm, SwedenPosition:Left Wing
Known For:World ChampionShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Status:Djurgårdens IF – Head Coach

Johan Kjell Garpenlöv (born 21 March 1968) is a former Swedish ice hockey left winger and current head coach of Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Elite League (SHL). Initially drafted in the fifth round (85th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, Garpenlöv would go on to play with the San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, and Atlanta Thrashers. He played in the 1996 Stanley Cup Final with the Panthers, losing to the Colorado Avalanche.

Internationally, he represented Sweden and won two World Championships. When he retired from professional hockey, with an additional three SHL championships on his mantle, Garpenlöv got into coaching. He led his home country’s junior and senior programs to various events, including two Winter Olympic Games.

Johan Garpenlöv Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
Mar. 9, 1992 Detroit Red WingsSan Jose SharksEighth-Round Pick 1992
(C.J. Denomme)
Bob McGill
Mar. 3, 1995San Jose SharksFlorida PanthersFifth-Round Pick 1998
(Jaroslav Spacek)

Deeper Dive

Staff History

  • Djurgårdens IF – Assistant Coach (2002 – 2005)
  • Sweden – World Cup – Assistant Coach (2004 – 2005, 2016 – 2017)
  • Dallas Stars – Scout (2008 – 2010)
  • Sweden – World Championships – Team Manager (2010 – 2012)
  • Sweden – World Championships – Assistant Coach (2016 – 2019)
  • Sweden – Euro Hockey Tour – Assistant Coach (2016 – 2019)
  • Sweden – Olympic Games – Assistant Coach (2017 – 2018)
  • Sweden – Euro Hockey Tour – Head Coach (2019 – 2022)
  • Sweden – World Championships – Head Coach (2020 – 2022)
  • Sweden – Olympic Games – Head Coach (2021 – 2022)
  • Djurgårdens IF – Head Coach (2022 – 2023)

Achievements

  • TV-Pucken Gold Medal (1984)
  • U18 EJC Gold Medal (1985)
  • U18 EJC Silver Medal (1986)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1987)
  • Elitserian Champion (1989, 1990, 2001)
  • World Championship Silver Medal (1990)
  • World Championship Gold Medal (1991, 1992)

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