Uwe Krupp
Ice hockey player and coach with NHL title
Born
June 24th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional ice hockey player and coach, celebrated for contributions to the sport. Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL), spending significant time with the New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and the Detroit Red Wings. Earned the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from playing, serving in various coaching capacities domestically and internationally, including a tenure as head coach for the German national team.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996
Served as head coach for the German national ice hockey team
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