Poul Peter Popiel (born February 28, 1943 in Søllested, Denmark and raised in Georgetown, Ontario) is a retired NHL defenceman, and head coach. He played in the OHA, AHL, WHA, NHL, CPHL, and IHL. He played a brief 12 games in the IHL with the Muskegon Mohawks, then halfway through the year, he retired and became the head coach. He was the first player along with Garry Peters to win the Ken McKenzie Trophy (In 1963-1964.). His younger brother Jan Popiel is also a former professional hockey player.
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28 February 1943 (age 82) Søllested, DEN
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