Karl Friesen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Heinz•Friesen
Used nameKarl•Friesen
Born30 June 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba (CAN)
Measurements180 cm / 71 kg
AffiliationsStarbulls Rosenheim, Rosenheim (GER)
NOC Germany West Germany

Biography

Canadian-born ice hockey goalie Karl Friesen moved to West Germany in 1980. He then played with DJK SB Rosenheim until 1985, helping them to win the national championship in 1982 and 1985. He then returned to America for one season, before re-joining Rosenheim, and going on to win his third national title in 1989. In 1992 Friesen moved to EC Hedos München, winning his fourth national title in 1994. He returned to Rosenheim the following year. In 1982 and 1989 Friesen was named Player of the Year. Later he embarked on a coaching career.

With the West German national team, Friesen played at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics, finishing fifth, fifth and sixth, respectively. He was also on the World Championships squads of 1981-83, 1985, 1987 and 1989. In total, he won 113 international caps.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) FRG Karl Friesen
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) West Germany 5
1988 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) FRG Karl Friesen
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) West Germany 5
1992 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) GER Karl Friesen
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Germany 6