Sport
- Alias
- Vaasan Sport Vaasan
- Leagues Played
- Finland SM Liiga 589 Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 48 Finland Mestis 7
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- Related Teams
- Vaasan Sport U20 Vaasan Sport Women
Results
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/17 15:00 | 7 |
[10] Sport
v
Kalpa
[7] 
|
L | 2-4 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/15 16:30 | 7 |
[7] Kalpa
v
Sport
[10]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/12 16:30 | - |
[11] Sport
v
Assat
[10] 
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/09 15:00 | - |
[10] Sport
v
HIFK
[6] 
|
L | 1-4 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/07 16:30 | - |
[7] Lukko
v
Sport
[9]
|
L | 4-3 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/05 16:30 | - |
[13] Jyp
v
Sport
[11]
|
W | 2-3 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 03/01 16:30 | - |
[12] Sport
v
HPK
[14] 
|
W | 4-3 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 02/24 15:00 | - |
[8] Kalpa
v
Sport
[12]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 02/23 16:30 | - |
[12] Sport
v
Tappara
[2] 
|
W | 6-5 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 02/21 16:30 | - |
[12] Sport
v
Kookoo
[9] 
|
L | 4-5 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 02/17 15:00 | - |
[12] Sport
v
Ilves
[1] 
|
L | 2-5 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 02/16 16:30 | - |
[4] Pelicans
v
Sport
[12]
|
L | 3-2 |
Wikipedia - Vaasan Sport
Sport, known by its full name as Hockey Team Vaasan Sport OY or simply Vaasan Sport, is a Finnish ice hockey team playing in Liiga, and is based at Vaasa Arena (capacity 5000) in Vaasa. The team was established in 1939 as IF Sport (Idrottsföreningen Sport).
History
Vaasan Sport was founded in 1939 as IF Sport. The team was involved in the founding of the Finnish top division Liiga, formerly known as SM-Liiga, in 1975, but was relegated only one year later after the 1975-1976 season.
After the relegation, Sport played in the Finnish First Division (since then renamed to Mestis), until they were relegated in 1991-1992 to the Finnish Second Division. Climbing back up to the First division proved to be a tough task and wasn't accomplished until spring 1997, with the game-winning goal of the deciding game against Kiekko-67 being scored by Kari Teräväinen in overtime.
The 2008-09 season was a success as Sport won the Mestis championship. However, in the league qualification series the team lost the last game to Ässät in a best-of-7 format, thus remaining in Mestis. The overall qualification series were close as Sport at one point was a single goal away from beating Ässät in overtime and being promoted to Liiga, but was unable to score.
Sport struggled with bad economy during the 2000s, which almost led the club to bankruptcy. The club board made improvements to secure the future of the club, cutting down on the budget for the whole new season, as well as installing new head coach and former world ice hockey champion Antti Törmänen, who started to build a new young team from scratch. Eventually, the club surfaced from its financial struggles and went ahead to consistently fight for the championship victory again.
In 2014, during the 2013-2014 Mestis season, it was confirmed that Sport would be promoted to Liiga for the 2014-2015 season, regardless of the outcome of the ongoing championship. This was due to former Liiga team Jokerit transferring to KHL, leaving an open slot in the Finnish top division.
Sport has a reputation for playing a fast-paced, aggressive style of hockey that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. The team's roster is filled with talented players who excel in all aspects of the game, from scoring goals to making key defensive plays.
In international competitions, Sport has consistently been a top contender, earning numerous medals and championships over the years. The team's success is a testament to their dedication to the sport and their commitment to excellence.
Off the ice, Sport is known for its passionate fan base, who show unwavering support for the team at every game. Whether playing at home or on the road, the Finland ice hockey team always brings a high level of energy and excitement to the rink.
Overall, Sport is a team that embodies the spirit of ice hockey, with a winning tradition, skilled players, and a loyal fan base that make them a force to be reckoned with in the world of international hockey.