Geir Hoff

Geir Hoff is a Norwegian former professional ice hockey player. A three times Olympian, he won five national titles with his clubs, and was awarded Gullpucken in 1991.

Life and career

Born in Bergen on 14 February 1965, Hoff began his career in Sweden with Västra Frölunda before spending two seasons at Michigan State University. Hoff then played in the Norwegian Elitserien for Vålerenga Ishockey, Furuset Ishockey, Lillehammer IK and the Spektrum Flyers between 1987 and 1995 before returning to Vålerenga for a second spell, eventually retiring in 1999.
He was also a member of the Norway men's national [ice hockey team|Norwegian national ice hockey team], and participated at the Winter Olympics in 1988 Winter Olympics|1988], 1992, and 1994 Winter Olympics|1994]. He was Norwegian champion in 1988, 1990, 1994, 1998, and 1999, and was awarded Gullpucken as best Norwegian ice hockey player in 1991.