Al Opsahl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Allan William "Al"•Opsahl |
| Used name | Al•Opsahl |
| Born | 27 September 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) |
| Died | 25 July 1990 (aged 65 years 9 months 28 days) in Santa Rosa, California (USA) |
| Affiliations | Minnesota Golden Gophers, Saint Paul (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Al Opsahl played for the University of Minnesota as a defenseman from 1944-47, captaining the 1944-45 team while he was studying aeronautical engineering. Prior to the 1948 Winter Olympics, he played briefly with the St. Paul 7-Ups-Kopps and the Minneapolis Bermans of the American Amateur Hockey League. After the Olympics, he played one year (1951-52) with the Rochester Mustangs. His son, Peter Allan Opsahl, later became a top collegiate diver at the US Air Force Academy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
Al Opsahl | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States |