German ice hockey mourns the legend of referees
Josef “Jupp” Kompalla, born on 13
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Josef “Jupp” Kompalla, born on 13. Until his career ended in 1992, he led more than 2,000 games in the German leagues and over 150 international matches, without any technical aids – figures that impressively prove his tireless commitment to the sport. March 1936 in Upper Silesian Katowice, died on Sunday morning after a short, serious illness.
Furthermore, He took a special place in sports history with his participation in the legendary eighth and decisive match of the 1972 Summit Series between the USSR and Canada in Moscow – despite fierce protests from the Canadian side, which had rejected him as an “incompetent” referee. The World Federation IIHF nominated him for eleven World Championships and three Winter Olympic Games – 1976, 1980 and 1984. In 1992 he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
In addition, His now 62-year-old daughter Nicole also embarked on a career as a referee. “One of the big ones”: Kompalla leaves a big gap in German ice hockey In a statement, DEB said: “With Jupp Kompalla, the ice hockey world is losing an extraordinary personality who has helped shape the sport of ice hockey in Germany for many years.” Gernot Tripcke, Managing Director of the German Ice Hockey League, also praised Kompalla in his obituary as “one of the greats”.
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Josef “Jupp” Kompalla, born on 13.
reliability low1/2 sourcesUntil his career ended in 1992, he led more than 2,000 games in the German leagues and over 150 international matches, without any technical aids – figures that impressively prove his tireless commitment to the sport.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMarch 1936 in Upper Silesian Katowice, died on Sunday morning after a short, serious illness.
reliability low1/2 sourcesNow the icon has died at the age of 90.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHe took a special place in sports history with his participation in the legendary eighth and decisive match of the 1972 Summit Series between the USSR and Canada in Moscow – despite fierce protests from the Canadian side, which had rejected him as an “incompetent” referee.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe World Federation IIHF nominated him for eleven World Championships and three Winter Olympic Games – 1976, 1980 and 1984.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn 1992 he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHis now 62-year-old daughter Nicole also embarked on a career as a referee. “One of the big ones”: Kompalla leaves a big gap in German ice hockey In a statement, DEB said: “With Jupp Kompalla, the ice hockey world is losing an extraordinary personality who has helped shape the sport of ice hockey in Germany for many years.” Gernot Tripcke, Managing Director of the German Ice Hockey League, also praised Kompalla in his obituary as “one of the greats”.
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