Ravensburg Ice Sports Club mourns the loss of legendary goalkeeper Dietmar Habnitt

Ravensburg Ice Sports Club mourns the loss of legendary goalkeeper Dietmar Habnitt

The ice hockey world mourns Dietmar Habnitt, who died unexpectedly on September 4, 2025 in his adopted home of Türkiye at the age of 67. The former goalkeeper and long-time team manager of EHC Bayreuth leaves a deep gap in German ice hockey. In particular, the Ravensburg ice sports club, where Habnitt began his career, remembers his achievements and is planning an honorable memorial for the popular athlete.

Habnitt learned to play ice hockey in the newly opened stadium on St. Christinahang and quickly made the leap to becoming the EVR's regular goalkeeper. His impressive career took him through several positions, including the second-tier ERC Freiburg and the almost successful time in Hanover, where he almost led the team into the second division. He also stood between the posts for various clubs in Freiburg and Füssen. From 1984 he was active in Bayreuth, where he not only ended his playing career in 1999, but also acted as team manager.

A legacy in ice hockey

Dietmar Habnitt was not only a talented player, but also an influential personality in German ice hockey. With his stints at the Berlin Prussians, in Memmingen, Bad Tölz and Weiden, he was able to inspire many hockey fans. The fact that he returned to Bayreuth several times speaks for his connection to the club and the region.

His retirement in 2018 was a moment of farewell for many, but the memories of his extraordinary career remained vivid. The EHC Bayreuth and EV Ravensburg honor his achievements, which shaped German ice hockey for decades. In addition, his influence will be clearly felt not only within the club, but also throughout the entire ice hockey community.

In a broader context, it shows that Germany has a rich history in ice hockey. From the first participation in the 1928 Olympic Games to the remarkable successes such as the silver medal at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2018, it is clear that German ice hockey history has experienced many highs. These successes are the result of the hard work and passion of players like Dietmar Habnitt, who have shaped the game.

His sudden death deeply affected many fans and companions. Dietmar Habnitt will never be forgotten, and the memories of his time on and off the ice will forever be part of ice hockey history in Germany. His death is a great loss for the sports community, which remembers him as a passionate and loyal player.

For more information about the history of German ice hockey and the team's medal wins, such as the silver medal at the 2018 Olympic Games, those interested can visit Eishockey Deutschland. EV Ravensburg's expressions of mourning are also available at Schwäbische and Kurier.