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Harold Kreis Leads Strong German Ice Hockey Team at Olympics

2/3/2026

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Harold Kreis (Germany head coach) will coach the German men's ice hockey team at his first Olympic Games, starting February 12.
Kreis, a former player with a successful coaching career, notes a shift since Marco Sturm's tenure.
He says foreign players have improved the league's quality, despite German opportunities.
Germany's squad includes six NHL players and is strongest yet though it is not a favorite against Canada or the USA.

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Harold Kreis (Germany head coach) will coach the German men's ice hockey team at his first Olympic Games, starting February 12.
Kreis, a former player with a successful coaching career, notes a shift since Marco Sturm's tenure.
He says foreign players have improved the league's quality, despite German opportunities.
Germany's squad includes six NHL players and is strongest yet though it is not a favorite against Canada or the USA.