Uwe Krupp turns 60: Ice hockey star starts new era at EV Landshut!

Uwe Krupp turns 60: Ice hockey star starts new era at EV Landshut!

Today, June 24, 2025, Uwe Krupp, one of the most famous personalities in German ice hockey, celebrates his 60th birthday. The former defenseman, who played over 800 games in the NHL during his playing days, recently took a new step in his coaching career. He will be the new head coach of EV Landshut (EVL) from the 2025/26 season, as evl.info reports.

Krupp's signing was officially announced on Thursday. Michael Imhoff, chairman of the advisory board of EVL Spielbetrieb-GmbH, described this step as a milestone for the club. Krupp, who played five games for the EVL during an NHL lockout and scored one goal, brings a wealth of experience with him. He won the Stanley Cup twice, first with the Colorado Avalanche and later with the Detroit Red Wings. His broad coaching experience includes engagements with renowned teams such as the Kölner Haien, the Eisbären Berlin, HC Sparta Prague and most recently at HC Lugano in Switzerland, as documented by br.de.

Krupp’s vision for the club

Krupp recently signed a contract until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend for another season. Managing director Ralf Hantschke emphasizes that this step is part of a sustainable project and is not just aimed at short-term success. This, coupled with Krupp's identification with the club's values ​​and tradition, makes the EVL fan base look forward to the coming season.

In addition, there will be close cooperation between Krupp and sporting director Max Brandl, which could be crucial for the development of young talent in ice hockey. The possibility of a personal presentation of Krupp in Landshut is planned for next week, and the fans' anticipation is already palpable.

An impressive career

Krupp's career began at the national level before moving to the NHL, where he was part of the Buffalo Sabres. Overall, he played for renowned clubs and was able to prove himself in various leagues. His successes include becoming the first German Stanley Cup winner and being inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also national coach of the German national ice hockey team from 2005 to 2011 and thus experienced a formative time in his coaching career.

Krupp associates this new challenge in Landshut with a spirit of optimism and joy, as he himself emphasizes. In a month he will move to Landshut with his family to take on his new job. The EVL fan base is ready to give their new coach a warm welcome.

Uwe Krupp remains a defining figure in ice hockey and his move to EV Landshut is more than just another career step. The club and its tradition could experience a new heyday thanks to Krupp’s leadership qualities and experience.