Georgi Milanov (ice hockey) explained

Position:Goaltender
Catches:Left
Played For:HC Slavia Sofia
Birth Date:1952 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Sofia, Bulgaria
Death Place:Bulgaria
Ntl Team:Bulgaria
Career Start:c. 1976
Career End:c. 1985

Georgi Milanov (Bulgarian: Георги Миланов) (8 September 1952 – 2 November 2014) was a Bulgarian ice hockey player and coach who played for Slavia Sofia and the national team. He also coached the national team on multiple occasions. In helped Slavia Sofia win the Bulgarian championship in the 1984–85 season, winning the best goaltender award in the process. He began coaching in 1987, leading Slavia to another title in his first season. This started a period of Slavia winning 17 championships over the next 25 years, with Milanov as coach. He had a son, Martin, who also played hockey and would coach the Bulgarian junior teams.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Georgi Milanov passes away. 4 November 2014. 16 November 2014. IIHF.