Glen Sonmor was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and broadcaster who had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his career as a player in the 1940s, playing for various teams in the minor leagues before retiring in the early 1950s.
After his playing career ended, Sonmor turned to coaching, and quickly made a name for himself as a skilled and innovative coach. He coached a number of teams in the minor leagues before being hired as an assistant coach for the Minnesota North Stars in the late 1960s.
Sonmor quickly became a beloved figure in Minnesota, and was promoted to head coach in 1972. He led the North Stars to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1981, where they lost to the New York Islanders in five games.
After leaving the North Stars in 1983, Sonmor went on to coach the Birmingham Bulls of the Central Hockey League, and later served as a broadcaster for the North Stars and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Throughout his career, Sonmor was known for his innovative coaching strategies and his ability to connect with his players. He was also a tireless advocate for the sport of hockey, and worked to promote the game at all levels.
Sonmor passed away in 2015 at the age of 86, but his legacy in the world of hockey lives on. He was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and his impact on the sport is still felt by players, coaches, and fans alike.
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