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Mark Einar Johnson (born September 22, 1957) is an American ice hockey coach for the University of Wisconsin–Madison women's ice hockey team. He is a former National Hockey League (NHL) player who appeared in 669 NHL regular season games between 1980 and 1990. He also played for the gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic team .
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
- 1979–1992
- United States
Mark Johnson is a former professional hockey player who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils and other teams in the NHL and the WHA. He was born in 1957 in Minneapolis, MN and drafted by the Penguins in 1977. He won the U.S. Olympic Team's MVP award in 1975-76 and the U. of Wisconsin's MVP award in 1977-78. See his career stats, awards, coaching and related information.
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Sep 22, 2012 · Full Name: Mark E. Johnson. (Magic) Position: C • Shoots: Left. 5-9 , 170lb (175cm, 77kg) Born: September 22 , 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Draft: Pittsburgh, 4th round (66th overall), 1977 NHL Amateur. Amateur Teams: Wisconsin. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Checkout the latest stats of Mark Johnson.
- September 22, 1957
Johnson led the Wisconsin women's hockey team to its fourth national title in 2010-11, returning to the helm after taking a one-year sabbatical to serve as head coach of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey team. Johnson and Team USA earned silver at the Vancouver Olympic Games. In 2010-11, Johnson led the UW to an NCAA-record 37 wins (37-2-2).
Feb 21, 2015 · Learn about Mark Johnson's life, career and passion for hockey, from his role in the historic Miracle on Ice to his backyard rink in Wisconsin. Read how he became the best player and most important player on Team USA, according to his teammates.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Mark Johnson, the son of legendary hockey coach "Badger Bob" Johnson and a star player for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team. He played for five NHL teams, won the 1977 national championship at Wisconsin, and coached several teams and international tournaments.
Mar 17, 2023 · Mark Johnson, former UW men's and women's hockey coach, shares his passion for teaching the game and his Olympic achievements. He leads the Badgers women to their 14th Frozen Four appearance and faces Minnesota in the semifinal.
