Kühnhackl is a German surname, most notably associated with a prominent family in the sport of ice hockey.
Notable Individuals
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Erich Kühnhackl (born 17 October 1950): A legendary German ice hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest German players of all time. He played as a forward and was known for his powerful shot, scoring ability, and physical play. Kühnhackl spent the majority of his career with EV Landshut in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), where he was a multiple-time scoring leader and helped lead his team to several championships. He also represented West Germany in numerous international tournaments, including four Winter Olympics (1972, 1976, 1980, 1984), and was a key member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics. He holds numerous records in German ice hockey and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 1997, becoming the first German player to receive this honor. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles.
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Tom Kühnhackl (born 21 January 1992): The son of Erich Kühnhackl, Tom is also a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward, known for his strong defensive play, penalty-killing abilities, and physicality. Tom Kühnhackl has played in the National Hockey League (NHL), most notably with the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom he won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. He has also played professionally in Europe and has represented Germany in international competitions, continuing his family's legacy in the sport.