Note that some dialects have their problems with the u-umlau, in which case you'll actually hear "Hugl". As the article is referencing someone from such an ü-ch

Note that some dialects have their problems with the u-umlau, in which case you'll actually hear "Hugl". As the article is referencing someone from such an ü-challenged area (Mr. Holzer), maybe the writer just heard it that way.