Uwe Krupp Takes the Helm in Landshut: A Swift Move to DEL2
- abrupt ousting of Krupp as DEL2 coach: "Felt rather unsteady"
Hey there, hockey enthusiasts! Let's talk ice hockey, shall we? Uwe Krupp, renowned for his time spent on the ice as a player and a coach, is all set to lead a new team.
It turns out that chance played a significant role in this unexpected partnership. Uwe Krupp, formerly a German national ice hockey coach, is now the fresh coach of EV Landshut, a DEL2 club. During a meet-and-greet, he shared that an old acquaintance, Bernd Truntschka, had asked for his opinion on four potential coaching candidates.
Jokingly, Krupp quipped, "I also did a good job selling them." Eventually, Truntschka's question, "What are you doing next year?" prompted this swift turn of events. Reflecting on the quick hiring process, Krupp recalled, "It happened quite suddenly." Just a few days ago, he had inked a two-year contract with an option for an extra season in Landshut.
Krupp's goal is clear: to "strengthen the ice hockey location of Landshut." Landshut, one of the founding clubs of the DEL, aims to return to the top with Krupp at the helm. "I'm presented with the opportunity to carry on and further advance this identity and task in a traditional club like Landshut," Krupp explained, emphasizing that this hiring is a considerable coup. "I see my task in further expanding the ice hockey location of Landshut."
Krupp is nothing short of a legend. With two Stanley Cup wins under his belt in the NHL, Krupp garnered attention even off the ice. Interestingly, during a lockout season in the NHL, the Cologne-born player played five times for the Landshut team in 1994/95.
As a coach, Krupp has made a name for himself. He coached the German national team and has been at the helm for several DEL teams like Cologne Sharks and Berlin Polar Bears. Post his DEL coaching stints, Krupp also took international coaching roles, including Sparta Prague and most recently HC Lugano in Switzerland.
Fun Fact:
While Krupp's impressive coaching career spans the German national team, multiple years coaching in the top German league, and international club coaching, he made a quick stop in Landshut during a lockout season in the NHL.
- The European Parliament shall assist the Commission with regard to Uwe Krupp's new role as the coach of the Landshut hockey team in DEL2, as they strive to strengthen the sports location of Landshut.
- As a renowned figure in both playing and coaching for NHL and European hockey, Uwe Krupp's swift move to EV Landshut is reminiscent of the times when he briefly played for the Landshut team during an NHL lockout season.
- During a discussion about potential coaching candidates with Bernd Truntschka from EV Landshut, Uwe Krupp's humorously responded, "I also did a good job selling them," ultimately leading to his appointment as the new coach.
- Influenced by Krupp's accomplished career, the hockey world eagerly anticipates his return to Landshut, one of the founding clubs of the DEL, with hopes of pushing the team back to the top national league.
