Dan Söderström

Dan Olof Söderström ( born April 5, 1948 in Horndal ) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and coach.

• 2.1 National
• 2.2 International
• 2.3 Other

Career

Dan Söderström began his career as a hockey player in his hometown in the junior department of Horndals IF, for the seniors team, he was active from 1963 to 1966 in the then third-tier Division 3. He then moved to Leksand IF from the Division 1, the highest Swedish league. With Leksand he won the Swedish championship titles in 1969, 1973, 1974 and 1975. From the 1975/76 season the winger took part with Leksand at the newly founded Elitserien. In this he was in 1977 and 1978 respectively best assist provider. In the years 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1980, he was selected in each case in the Swedish all-star team. Following the 1982/83 season he finished his playing career at the age of 35 years.

In the season 1983/84 Soderstrom served as head coach Falu IF from the second-rate at this time Division 1 The following two years he spent in the same position at his old club Leksand IF of the Elitserien. In the 1990/91 season was the Swede 's head coach at the fourth division Björbo IF. Between 1991 and 2001 he worked as a youth coach at Leksand IF, the U18 and U20 Juniors, he supervised predominantly employed.

Internationally

For Sweden Söderström took part in the World Championships 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1981. In addition, he was in the squad of his country at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. At the World Championships in 1974, 1975 and 1976 and at the 1980 Winter Olympics he won the bronze at the 1981 World Championship silver medal with his team.

Awards and achievements

National

Internationally

Other

Family

Dan Söderström comes from a hockey family enthusiasts. His son Johan Söderström, his brother Lars Söderström, his cousin Runar Söderström and his nephew Niklas Söderström were also professional hockey players.