Who is Lukas Reichel's father Martin? Meet the pro hockey player who almost played for the Edmonton Oilers

Lukas Reichel's father, Martin Reichel, is a former professional hockey player and coach from Germany. Born on June 24, 1974, in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, Martin began his hockey journey at a young age. He quickly developed his skills and became a prominent player at his local club, HC Plzen.

At the age of 16, Martin faced a tough decision. He had to choose between pursuing his hockey career in Czechoslovakia or following his family's path and moving to Germany.

Martin was picked in the second round of the 1992 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers but didn't sign due to an undisclosed reason. Ultimately, he decided to move to Germany, where his father, Franz, had played and coached hockey.

Martin continued to hone his skills in Germany and became a prolific scorer in the German Hockey League. He played for various teams, including Dusseldorf EG, Adler Mannheim, and Eisbaren Berlin. Martin also represented the German national team in numerous international competitions, including the Olympics and the World Championships.

Lukas Reichel's father's passion for hockey did not end after his playing career. He transitioned into coaching and began working with various teams in Germany. He coached youth teams and helped develop young talent in the country. Martin's experience as a player and his coaching skills were recognized, and he eventually became the head coach of the German national team.

Lukas Reichel, on the other hand, is a talented young player who was recently drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Reichel is following in his father's footsteps and has already represented Germany in international competitions, including the ongoing World Championship.

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A look at Lukas Reichel's Family of hockey players

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Lukas Reichel isn't the only pro hockey player from his generation in the family. His nephew, Kristian Reichel, is currently playing for the AHL's Manitoba Moose and is a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets. Martin's brother, Robert, played in the NHL and passed down his love for the game to Kristian.

Kristian played for various youth teams in Germany before moving to North America to pursue his hockey career. He was selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the 2016 CHL Import Draft and played for the team in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for two seasons.

In 2018, he signed with the Manitoba Moose, where he has been playing since. He has become a key player on the team, showcasing his scoring ability and playmaking skills. In the 2020-21 season, Kristian was named the Moose's Unsung Hero, recognizing his hard work and dedication to the team.

Martin's dedication to hockey has helped develop young talent in Germany, in addition to his son Lukas Reichel and nephew Kristian Reichel.