About Sepp Puschnig
Lived 1946 – 2026 (aged 79). Sepp Puschnig was an Austrian ice hockey player.
Josef "Sepp" Puschnig (12 September 1946 – 2 August 2026) was an Austrian ice hockey player. He participated at three Winter Olympics, and was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1999.
Career Puschnig was born in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 12 September 1946.
In 1962, Puschnig made his debut with EC KAC and stayed with the team for 17 seasons. During this time, he won 13 Austrian championship titles while scoring 362 goals. His number has since been retired by the team. He also participated in three Winter Olympics and eleven Ice Hockey World Championships.
In 2014, Puschnig received the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria. In his honor, Stadthalle, the home arena of the EC KAC, has a hall dedicated to him.
Puschnig died in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 2 August 2026 at age 79.
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Who was Sepp Puschnig?
Austrian league ice hockey player and ice hockey player
When was Sepp Puschnig born?
Sepp Puschnig was born on 12 September 1946 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
When did Sepp Puschnig die?
Sepp Puschnig died on 2 August 2026.
What was Sepp Puschnig's occupation?
Sepp Puschnig was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Sepp Puschnig?
Sepp Puschnig was Austrian.
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