Tom Johnson (ice hockey)

Thomas Christian "Tomcat" Johnson (February 18, 1928 – November 21, 2007) was a Canadian professionalice hockey player and executive. As a player, he played for the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League. He later served as the assistant general manager and head coach of the Bruins. Johnson was the recipient of the Norris Trophy in 1959. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970.

Johnson was born in Baldur, Manitoba and was of Icelandic descent. He died of heart failure at age 79 in Falmouth, Massachusetts.