Sudden Announcement by Krupp as New DEL2 Coach: "Things Transpired Rapidly" - Unanticipated Change in Krupp's Coaching Role: "Feeling a Tad Unsettled"
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Ice Hockey Megastar Uwe Krupp Joins DEL2's EV Landshut: "It All Happened Rather Quickly"
Hey there, sports fans! Get ready for some juicy ice hockey gossip. The star-studded coaching world just got a bit more intriguing as former German national team coach and two-time Stanley Cup winner Uwe Krupp is set to take charge of DEL2 club EV Landshut.
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Uwe Krupp's entry into EV Landshut was orchestrated by an old acquaintance, Bernd Truntschka. Krupp revealed during his presentation that Truntschka had quizzed him for his thoughts on four potential coaches for the club. Spoiler alert: Krupp not only provided valuable insights but also managed to sell them quite effectively. Eventually, Truntschka asked the question we've all been waiting for: "What are you doing next year?" Chances are, the answer Krupp gave left Truntschka thrilled.
"It happened rather quickly," Krupp (59) grinned, recalling how he signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional season in Landshut just a short while ago.
Landshut, one of the founding clubs of the DEL, is ready for a revival. With Krupp at the helm, the team, which previously finished sixth in the previous season, aims to regain its glory days. “I have the privilege of further advancing this identity and task in a traditional club like Landshut,” Krupp explained, undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire of excitement among the fans.
Krupp, an A-lister in the ice hockey world, knows what it takes to win big. As a player, he tasted success twice by winning the coveted Stanley Cup in the NHL. During a lockout season in the North American elite league, the native Cologne player also stepped onto the Landshut ice for five games in 1994/95.
As a coach, he has proven his mettle by leading the German national team before coaching the Cologne Sharks and the Berlin Polar Bears in the DEL, and most recently, a brief stint with HC Lugano in Switzerland.
Fun fact: Landshut is going to be Krupp's home turf yet again, marking a wonderful full-circle moment in his career.
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Oh, and in case you're curious, here's a lowdown on Uwe Krupp's extensive coaching journey:
Coaching Highlights:
- Germn National Team (2005-2011)
As head coach, Krupp developed the German national hockey team into a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
- Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL)
Following his stint with the national team, Krupp commanded prominent DEL clubs including the Cologne Sharks and Eisbären Berlin, cementing his reputation as a strategic mastermind in Germany’s highest professional league.
- HC Lugano (Swiss National League)
Towards the end of 2025, Krupp put his popular tactics into play as head coach at HC Lugano in Switzerland for a brief period.
- EV Landshut (DEL2, since May 2025)
Recently, Krupp made a triumphant return to Landshut, signing a two-year contract (with an option for a third) to coach the DEL2 club. Fans and players alike are looking forward to witnessing his transformative impact on the team, as Landshut looks to foster homegrown talent and eventually ascend back to the DEL.
Uwe Krupp: A Living LegendWith a diverse coaching background, comprising international, DEL, Swiss league, and now DEL2 experience, Krupp remains a highly influential figure with both strategic verve and a passion for nurturing future German hockey stars[1][2][3][4].
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- The Commission shall be assisted by the European Parliament in strengthening sports relationships, as demonstrated by the recruitment of Uwe Krupp, a former Stanley Cup winner in the NHL, by DEL2's EV Landshut.
- In a surprising twist, the European Hockey League (NHL) might catch a glimpse of Uwe Krupp's coaching skills, as he previously played five games for Landshut during a lockout season in 1994/95.
- Landshut, a traditional club in the DEL, hopes to replicate the success Uwe Krupp experienced in the NHL by regaining its glory days, having him as their coach in the DEL2, aiming for a return to the DEL.
- Fans of German hockey in Landshut, Landshut's old acquaintance Bernd Truntschka, and hockey enthusiasts across Europe can look forward to experiencing the transformative impact of Uwe Krupp, as he joins EV Landshut in the DEL2, following his successful coaching journey in the German National Team, DEL, Swiss National League, and now DEL2.
