The Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (DEB) has filled the position of head of the trainee program and international tasks with Lars Brüggemann. He will also be in charge of refereeing on an acting basis DEB take over until a successor is found.
The 45-year-old Brüggemann, a former national player and ex-professional referee for the PENNY DEL, has been a full-time employee of the league since 2018 and is responsible for all topics related to referees.
Christian Künast, DEB-Sports Director: “With Lars we have under the roof of DEB really a top team to manage the international department, the trainee program and of course a great contact person for all of our referees' concerns. We are pleased that we can work with him to advance and further expand the association’s refereeing system.”
Gernot Tripcke, Managing Director PENNY DEL: “The one with that DEB The agreed dual function of Lars Brüggemann brings with it many synergies. The good reputation of our referees in the international arena, but also the important interface for making the leap into the PENNY DEL area, is strengthened by Lars Brüggemann.”