When was Vålerenga founded?

Vålerenga was founded in 1913 in Oslo, NOR, Norway.

Where is Vålerenga based?

Vålerenga is based in Oslo, NOR.

Who is the head coach of Vålerenga?

The head coach of Vålerenga is Petter Thoresen.

What arena does Vålerenga play in?

Vålerenga play their home games at Jordal Amfi in Oslo, NOR.

Who is the general manager of Vålerenga?

The general manager of Vålerenga is Håkan Södergren.

What are the team colors of Vålerenga?

The team colors of Vålerenga are Blue + Red + White.

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2002-2003 Season

Vålerenga were 33-5 in the 2002-03 Norway season with 97 points, 1st overall.

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2002-2003 Vålerenga Roster

Vålerenga — 2002-2003 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Joakim Dreyer Johnsen (G)	43	1983		-	-	L
	Bjørge Josefsen (G)	50	1976	Fredrikstad, NOR	6'2"	203	L
	Tommy Lund (G)	46	1980	Drammen, NOR	6'1"	192	L
	Bjørn Nordlling Opperud (G)	43	1982		6'1"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Klas Aarlid (D)	44	1982	Oslo, NOR	-	-	L
	Alf Otto Buvik (D)	42	1984		6'2"	179	L
	Magne Karlstad (D)	44	1982	Oslo, NOR	5'9"	163	L
	Lars Erik Lund (D)	52	1974	Oslo, NOR	6'2"	209	L
	Örjan Nilsson (D)	54	1972	Södertälje, SWE	6'1"	179	L
	Atle Olsen (D)	54	1972		6'1"	190	R
	Erik Ryman (D)	54	1972	Södertälje, SWE	5'11"	201	L
	Bård Sørlie (D)	49	1977	Nittedal, NOR	5'10"	185	L
	Jarl Espen Ygranes (D)	47	1979		6'2"	205	L
FORWARDS
	Christian Antonsen (F)	43	1983	Oslo, NOR	-	-	L
	Morten Ask (C/D)	46	1980	Oslo, NOR	6'1"	201	L
	Joakim Backlund (RW)	55	1971	Falun, SWE	6'0"	216	L
	Vegard Barlie (RW)	54	1972	Asker, NOR	6'1"	174	L
	Kim Ceesay (C)	44	1982		6'0"	209	L
	Patric Englund (LW)	56	1970	Stockholm, SWE	6'0"	187	L
	Morten Fjeld (C)	50	1976	Oslo, NOR	5'10"	170	L
	Lasse Fredriksen (F)	45	1981		5'10"	183	L
	Mads Hansen (C)	48	1978	Trondheim, NOR	6'1"	194	L
	Kenneth Larsen (LW)	50	1976	Oslo, NOR	5'11"	187	L
	Tommy Marthinsen (F)	49	1976	Oslo, NOR	6'0"	174	L
	Kjell Richard Nygaard (F)	48	1978	Oslo, NOR	6'0"	192	L
	Mathis Olimb (C)	40	1986	Oslo, NOR	5'10"	183	L
	Øystein Olsen (C)	57	1969	Oslo, NOR	5'10"	207	R
	Marius Rath (LW)	56	1970	Oslo, NOR	6'2"	187	L
	Petter Syversen (F)	56	1970		-	-	-
	Christian Thygesen (C)	44	1982	Oslo, NOR	5'10"	196	R
Position: G: 4, D: 8, F: 16Av Age: 26.14 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Vålerenga Staff

Head CoachPetter Thoresen
General ManagerHåkan Södergren

Team Staff History

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2002-2003 Vålerenga Demographics

Vålerenga Facts

Plays in: EHL
Team Colors: Blue + Red + White
Town: Oslo, NOR Map
Founded: 1913

2002-2003 Vålerenga Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
4 players

Experience

Vålerenga: 2 982 GP
WC: 135 GP
OG: 27 GP
SHL: 662 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Grüner (Norway2)
Vålerenga (Norway (W))
Vålerenga U18 (Norway U18)
Vålerenga U20 (Norway U20)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Jordal Amfi
Location: Oslo
Capacity: 4 450
Construction Year: 1952

Vålerenga Games

Vålerenga — 2002-2003 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Stavanger Oilers	Vålerenga	-	EHL
10/22/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Vålerenga	Frisk Asker	-	EHL
10/15/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Ringerike	Vålerenga	0 - 5	EHL
10/10/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Vålerenga	Lillehammer	5 - 0	EHL
10/08/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Vålerenga	Nidaros Hockey	6 - 3	EHL

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Latest Transactions

Vålerenga — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/10/2026	Confirmed	joining	Juuso Vainio (D)	Örebro HK	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ponthus Westerholm (F)	Lukko	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Pathrik Westerholm (F)	Lukko	Details
08/04/2026	Confirmed	joining	Lars Volden (G)	BIK Karlskoga	Details
08/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sondre Bjerke (D)	Unknown	Details
08/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Kalle Ekelund (D)	Retired	Details
07/31/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kristoffer Gunnarsson (D)	Mora IK	Details
07/24/2026	Extension		Hakon Nilsen (D)		Details

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Vålerenga History and Standings

Vålerenga — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Norway	8	7	1	-	0	0	38	11	21	2.63	2	-
2025-2026	Norway	45	30	6	-	4	5	182	91	103	2.29	2	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	Norway	45	27	11	-	2	5	172	99	90	2	4	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	Norway	45	31	10	-	2	2	190	121	99	2.2	3	Final loss
2022-2023	Norway	45	25	8	-	7	5	162	100	94	2.09	3	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	Norway	42	20	10	-	6	6	147	102	78	1.86	5	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	Norway	25	16	9	-	0	2	84	67	50	2	4	No playoffs held
2019-2020	Norway	45	22	16	-	4	3	125	107	77	1.71	3	No playoffs held
2018-2019	Norway	48	32	7	-	3	6	196	102	108	2.25	1	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	Norway	45	18	17	-	5	5	144	132	69	1.53	5	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	Norway	45	20	16	-	4	5	135	111	73	1.62	5	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	Norway	45	21	16	-	6	2	122	98	77	1.71	5	Semifinal loss
2014-2015	Norway	45	24	15	-	2	4	182	129	74	1.64	6	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	Norway	45	32	8	-	2	3	195	95	103	2.29	1	Final loss
2012-2013	Norway	45	30	9	-	3	3	184	124	99	2.2	1	Final loss
2011-2012	Norway	44	28	13	-	1	2	208	129	88	2	2	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	Norway	45	25	10	-	5	5	140	94	90	2	3	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	Norway	48	25	9	0	9	5	162	107	98	2.04	1	Final loss
2008-2009	Norway	45	28	11	0	2	4	180	95	89	1.98	2	Champion
2007-2008	Norway	44	25	9	0	5	3	156	119	90	2.05	2	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	Norway	44	32	7	0	3	2	206	97	104	2.36	1	Champion
2005-2006	Norway	42	21	13	0	4	4	152	112	75	1.79	3	Champion
2004-2005	Norway	42	26	7	0	6	3	210	113	93	2.21	1	Champion
2003-2004	Norway	42	31	11	0	-	-	183	89	92	2.19	2	Final loss
2002-2003	Norway	38	33	5	0	-	-	224	91	97	2.55	1	Champion
2001-2002	Norway	42	34	5	3	-	-	230	92	71	1.69	1	Semifinal loss
2000-2001	Norway	42	34	7	1	-	-	262	91	69	1.64	2	Champion
1999-2000	Norway	38	32	5	1	-	-	219	75	65	1.71	1	Final loss
1998-1999	Norway	44	34	3	7	-	-	219	93	74	1.68	1	Champion
1997-1998	Norway	44	34	8	2	-	-	240	94	70	1.59	1	Champion

Vålerenga Tournament Statistics

Vålerenga — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2014-2015	Champions HL	6	0	5	-	0	1	7	17	1	0.17	4	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	ET	8	1	6	-	1	0	20	38	5	0.63	9	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	Cont Cup	3	1	1	1	-	-	5	8	3	1	3	-
2002-2003	Cont Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	5	17	1	0.33	3	-
2001-2002	Cont Cup	3	1	0	2	-	-	10	7	4	1.33	2	-
2000-2001	Cont Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	17	9	5	1.67	2	-
	Cont Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	14	9	5	1.67	1	Promoted
1999-2000	Euro HL	6	2	4	-	0	0	14	23	6	1	3	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	Euro HL	6	1	3	-	1	1	22	31	6	1	4	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	Cont Cup	3	1	2	0	-	-	11	10	2	0.67	3	-
	Cont Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	17	5	5	1.67	1	Promoted
1996-1997	Euro HL	6	1	5	0	-	-	9	25	2	0.33	4	Did not make playoffs
1995-1996	Fed-Cup	2	1	1	0	-	-	7	7	2	1	2	Final loss
1993-1994	European Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	7	20	1	0.33	3	-
	European Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	25	6	5	1.67	1	Promoted
1992-1993	European Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	8	16	1	0.33	4	-
	European Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	22	4	6	2	1	Promoted
1991-1992	European Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	20	8	6	2	1	Promoted
	European Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	4	11	4	1.33	3	-
1988-1989	European Cup	3	0	3	0	-	-	8	20	0	0	4	-
1987-1988	European Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	15	10	4	1.33	2	-
1982-1983	European Cup	2	0	2	0	-	-	4	22	-	-	16	Eighth Final Loss
1973-1974	European Cup	4	2	2	0	-	-	13	16	-	-	9	Eighth Final Loss
1971-1972	European Cup	2	0	2	0	-	-	6	14	-	-	14	16th final loss
1970-1971	European Cup	2	0	2	0	-	-	4	12	-	-	14	16th final loss
1968-1969	European Cup	2	0	2	0	-	-	7	24	-	-	14	16th final loss
1967-1968	European Cup	4	2	2	0	-	-	32	17	-	-	8	Eighth Final Loss
1966-1967	European Cup	4	1	3	0	-	-	23	27	-	-	13	16th final loss
1965-1966	European Cup	12	7	3	2	-	-	72	35	-	-	3	Semifinal loss

Vålerenga Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Vålerenga — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jørgen Nyhus Myhre (F)	2026-2027	Sparta Sarpsborg	2. Divisjon	4	10	4	14	0
2.	Teemu Lepaus (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	10	3	11	14	2
3.	Nick Caamano (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	12	6	4	10	4
4.	Henrik Olsén (F)	2026-2027	IF Sundsvall Hockey	HockeyEttan	6	1	9	10	2
5.	Blake McLaughlin (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	12	5	4	9	6
6.	Calle Spaberg Olsen (F)	2026-2027	Lørenskog	HockeyLiga1	8	4	5	9	8
7.	Kevin Nilsen Berg (D)	2026-2027	Grüner	HockeyLiga1	7	3	6	9	36
8.	Mikkel Eriksen (F)	2026-2027	Färjestad BK U20	U20 Nationell	6	3	5	8	2
9.	Tim McGauley (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm	-	7	3	4	7	2
10.	Christoffer Larssen Berger (F)	2026-2027	Kongsvinger	HockeyLiga1	8	3	4	7	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Vålerenga — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	29.29
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	29.25
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.78
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	27.03
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	28.07

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tobias Lindström (F)	419	228	239	467
2.	Lars Erik Lund (D)	501	132	272	404
3.	Kenneth Larsen (F)	470	146	228	374
4.	Morten Ask (F)	391	109	251	360
5.	Mathis Olimb (F)	309	95	214	309

Franchise All-Time Goals

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tobias Lindström (F)	419	228	239	467
2.	Kjell Richard Nygaard (F)	456	153	115	268
3.	Kenneth Larsen (F)	470	146	228	374
4.	Øystein Olsen (F)	354	146	153	299
5.	Espen Knutsen (F)	183	137	122	260

Franchise All-Time Assists

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lars Erik Lund (D)	501	132	272	404
2.	Morten Ask (F)	391	109	251	360
3.	Tobias Lindström (F)	419	228	239	467
4.	Kenneth Larsen (F)	470	146	228	374
5.	Mathis Olimb (F)	309	95	214	309

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Øystein Olsen (F)	354	146	299	1111
2.	Morten Ask (F)	391	109	360	928
3.	Brede Frettem Csiszar (D)	503	43	136	785
4.	Kjell Richard Nygaard (F)	456	153	268	561
5.	Bård Sørlie (D)	207	27	67	510

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brede Frettem Csiszar (D)	503	43	93	136
2.	Lars Erik Lund (D)	501	132	272	404
3.	Kenneth Larsen (F)	470	146	228	374
4.	Jonas Oppøyen (F)	466	74	108	182
5.	Kjell Richard Nygaard (F)	456	153	115	268

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Ilkka Kaarna (F)	88	134	197	2.24
2.	Trevor Mingoia (F)	5	4	11	2.20
3.	Ponthus Westerholm (F)	8	4	16	2.00
4.	David Booth (F)	15	15	29	1.93
5.	Geir Tore Myhre (F)	70	56	133	1.90

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ilkka Kaarna (F)	1981-1982	Norway	32	60	27	87	2.72	-
2.	Roy Johansen (F)	1987-1988	Norway	-	36	45	81	-	-
3.	Rasmus Ahlholm (F)	2018-2019	Norway	47	34	47	81	1.72	16
4.	Tobias Lindström (F)	2018-2019	Norway	48	44	34	78	1.63	18
5.	Brian Ihnacak (F)	2014-2015	Norway	44	22	55	77	1.75	60

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ilkka Kaarna (F)	1981-1982	Norway	32	60	27	87	2.72	-
2.	Tobias Lindström (F)	2018-2019	Norway	48	44	34	78	1.63	18
3.	Ilkka Kaarna (F)	1982-1983	Norway	28	44	22	66	2.36	-
4.	Sigurd Thinn (F)	1984-1985	Norway	34	38	13	51	1.50	-
5.	Justin Donati (F)	2012-2013	Norway	44	37	32	69	1.57	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brian Ihnacak (F)	2014-2015	Norway	44	22	55	77	1.75	60
2.	Morten Ask (F)	2013-2014	Norway	44	15	51	66	1.50	66
3.	Stefan Espeland (D)	2018-2019	Norway	47	11	50	61	1.30	24
4.	Rasmus Ahlholm (F)	2018-2019	Norway	47	34	47	81	1.72	16
5.	Roy Johansen (F)	1987-1988	Norway	-	36	45	81	-	-

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Vålerenga — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Øystein Olsen (F)	1996-1997	Norway	49	29	34	63	1.29	186
2.	Shay Stephenson (F)	2011-2012	Norway	44	28	42	70	1.59	163
3.	Gavin Morgan (F)	2008-2009	Norway	39	10	24	34	0.87	163
4.	Øystein Olsen (F)	1999-2000	Norway	32	17	19	36	1.13	156
5.	Jarl Espen Ygranes (D)	2004-2005	Norway	33	7	6	13	0.39	139