Former Polish Hockey Player And Olympian Tragically Passes Aged 64
After a solid career in Europe which included several games for the Polish International team, we have now learned of Andrzej Hachula's passing.
After a solid career in Europe that lasted almost two decades, we have now learned of the tragic passing of former Poland International Andrzej Hachula, who passed at the age of 64.
While he may not be a name known to casual hockey fans, Hachula played for four of the biggest clubs in Poland and Germany through the 1970's and 80's, suiting up for Naprzod Janow, KTH-Legia Krynica, and GKS Katowice, before finishing his career with REV Bremerhaven in Germany, signalling the end of a stellar career.
Not much is known about the production that Hachula achieved during this time, but it's well known that his aggressive style of play brought him plenty of respect from his teammates and opponents alike.
The biggest moment of his career came at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics when he represented his home country, where he helped the team rank fourth in their group of six teams against the might of the Soviet Union and Sweden.
Hachula's career would ultimately come to an end in the lower tiers in Germany in 1997, a career that spanned over two decades with plenty of success, with hockey players in Poland looking up to the respected veteran until the day of his passing, with his memory likely to live on for a long time.
We take this time to send condolences to his family, friends, former teammates and anyone that was lucky enough to see him on the ice, as he will continue to serve as a great inspiration for hockey in Poland Europe for many years to come.
Rest in Peace, Andrzej Hachula.
