Thor Martinsen

Thor Martinsen
Born (1945-07-12) 12 July 1945[1]
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Frisk Asker
National team  Norway

Thor Kristian "Mr Frisk" Martinsen (born 12 July 1945) is a Norwegian ice hockey player who played for the Norwegian national ice hockey team. He participated at the Winter Olympics in 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1980.[2]

On 18 April 2009, he was appointed as honorary member of Frisk Tigers. He played 302 matches for the club during his career. He also played 113 national team matches, including 4 Olympic Games and 13 World Championships. He currently works in Frisk Tigers' junior sporting committee.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Bryhn, Rolf; Mikkelsen, Marius N. "Thor Kristian Martinsen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Thor Martinsen". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  3. ↑ "Thor Martinsen æresmedlem i Frisk". Budstikka. 20 April 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2010.