Kent Johansson
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| Nickname(s) | Lill-Kenta |
| Pro clubs | Djurgårdens IF HC Lugano |
| Nationality |  Sweden |
| Born | April 13, 1956 , SWE |
| Pro career | 1982 – 1990 |
Kent "Lill-Kenta" Johansson (born April 13, 1956 , in Katrineholm, Sweden) is a retired Swedish ice hockey player, currently head coach of HV71 in the Swedish Elite League Elitserien.
[edit] Playing career
Johansson started his playing career with Huddinge IK in the Swedish tier two league in 1975. A continued as a pro playing with Djurgårdens IF in Elitserien and won two Swedish Championships with the club; 1983 and 1990. He has played with HC Lugano for five seasons, winning the Swiss Nationalliga A three times; 1986, 1987 and 1988. Johansson has also played for the Swedish national team in the 1983 and 1985 World Championships.
[edit] Coaching career
Johansson started his coaching career in 1994, coaching his former team Huddinge IK. Between 1995 and 2002 he coached Södertälje SK (one season), HC Bolzano, IK Nyköpings Hockey NH90 and Djurgårdens IF (one season). From 2002 to 2007 he managed Timrå IK in Elitserien, but for season 2007-08 he signed with HV71.
[edit] Awards
- Elitserien Champion with Djurgårdens IF in 1983 and 1990.
- Nationalliga A Champion with HC Lugano in 1986, 1987 and 1988.
