HC Prešov Penguins
HC Prešov Penguins is an ice hockey team playing in the 1. Liga, the second level of Slovak ice hockey, and were formed in 1928. They play in the city of Prešov, Slovakia at Ice Arena Prešov.[1]
| HC Prešov Penguins | |
|---|---|
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| City | Prešov, Slovakia |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Home arena | Ice Arena Prešov (capacity: 6,000) |
| Colours | Blue, white, yellow |
| Website | www.hcpresovpenguins.sk |
| Franchise history | |
| 1964 | Tatran Prešov |
| 1968 | VTJ Dukla Prešov |
| 1970 | ZPA Prešov |
| 1994 | Dragon Prešov |
| 1997 | HK VTJ Prešov |
| 1998 | HK VTJ Farmakol Prešov |
| 2003 | PHK Prešov |
| 2005 | HK Lietajúce kone Prešov |
| 2008–2015 | HC Prešov 07 |
| 2015–present | HC Prešov Penguins |
Honours
History
The club was founded in 1928 as Snaha Prešov. They changed their name many times since:
- 1931 – Slávia Prešov
- 1952 – ČSSZ Prešov
- 1953 – DŠO Tatran Prešov
- 1964 – Tatran Prešov
- 1968 – VTJ Dukla Prešov
- 1970 – ZPA Prešov
- 1970 – Sedlo Aréna
- 1994 – Dragon Prešov
- 1997 – HK VTJ Prešov
- 1998 – HK VTJ Farmakol Prešov
- 2003 – PHK Prešov
- 2006 – HK Lietajúce kone Prešov
- 2007 – HC 07 Prešov
- 2014 – PHK 3b Prešov
- 2015 – HC Prešov Penguins
Achievements
- Promoted to the Slovak Extraliga: 1998
- Slovak 1.Liga champion: 2004
Notable players
References
- "History of Prešov Penguins". hcpresovpenguins.sk (in Slovak).
External links
- Official website (in Slovak)
- HC Prešov Penguins on Facebook
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