Robert Kimby
Swedish ice hockey coach (born 1984)
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Robert Kimby (born 11 June 1984) is a Swedish professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Robert Kimby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 June 1984 |
| Occupation | Ice hockey coach |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Employer | Swedish Ice Hockey Association |
| Known for | Head coach of Djurgårdens IF |
| Notable work | Coaching roles at Djurgårdens IF and Almtuna IS |
Playing career
Kimby won the TV-pucken with team Stockholm in 1999, scoring Stockholm's second goal in the final against team Göteborg.[1] He spent his career as a player in Hammarby IF, Nybro Vikings and Almtuna IS.[2] When in Nybro Vikings, Kimby usually played centre.[3]
Coaching career
Kimby began his coaching career in lower-tier clubs Bålsta HC and Enköpings SK HK.[2] Along with head coach Joakim Fagervall, Kimby led IF Björklöven as assistant coach during the 2019–20 season.[4] Kimby signed on as head coach of Almtuna IS for the following season.[4] He terminated his contract in April 2021 to focus on other things than hockey,[5] but returned yet again to Almtuna a year later.[6]
Kimby signed on as head coach for Djurgårdens IF in April 2024, after the club had failed to qualify for promotion to the Swedish Hockey League twice from HockeyAllsvenskan.[2] He led his team to promotion from HockeyAllsvenskan to the Swedish Hockey League at the conclusion of the 2024–25 HockeyAllsvenskan season.[7] Kimby extended his contract with Djurgården until 2028 in June 2025.[8]