About Jaroslav Pitner
Lived 1926 – 2009 (aged 83). Jaroslav Pitner was a Czech ice hockey player, athlete, coach and ice hockey coach.
Jaroslav Pitner (26 February 1926 – 2009) was a Czech ice hockey coach. He was nicknamed "General of Ice Hockey".
Pitner led the Czechoslovak national team to key victories over the Soviet team in 1969, a year after the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. Under his leadership, the team also won the world title in 1972, as well as a silver medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics and a bronze at the 1972 games.
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Who was Jaroslav Pitner?
Czech ice hockey coach (1926–2009)
When was Jaroslav Pitner born?
Jaroslav Pitner was born on 7 February 1926 in Chorušice.
When did Jaroslav Pitner die?
Jaroslav Pitner died on 20 March 2009 in Jihlava.
What was Jaroslav Pitner's occupation?
Jaroslav Pitner was an ice hockey player, athlete, coach and ice hockey coach.
What nationality was Jaroslav Pitner?
Jaroslav Pitner was Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jaroslav Pitner. https://biography.guide/jaroslav-pitner/
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