Comet Halden
- Leagues Played
- Norway 1st Division 284 Norway Eliteserien 72 Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 10
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Wikipedia - IK Comet
IK Comet Halden is an ice hockey club based in Halden, Norway. They currently play in the EliteHockey Ligaen. They play their home games in Halden Ishall. Their team colours are green, black and white.
History
Ishockeyklubben Comet was founded in 1961. Without a rink of their own, and struggling in the shadow of local greats Sparta Sarpsborg and Stjernen the club found it hard to get a breakthrough. In 1988 they got their own arena, Halden Ishall, and settled in the second highest league for most of the nineties.
In 1997 however an economical crisis forced the club to withdraw, and start again in the third division. Helped on by Swedish businessman Siwert Hjalmarsson the club again found its feet, and started to climb in the standings. In the spring of 2004 Comet had their greatest day so far, when, after beating Hasle/Løren in the final qualifying game, secured promotion to the top league.
The problems surrounding their arena however put dark clouds on the horizon. With its 1200 capacity and limited facilities Halden Ishall is not of GET-ligaen standards.
In 2008 I.K. Comet reached the semi-finals for the first time after upsetting derby rivals Sparta in seven games of the quarter-finals. (4-2 in games)
In October 2009, the club went bankrupt after a long period of financial troubles. The club restarted on the second tier in 2010.
Comet Halden is comprised of talented and dedicated players who are committed to giving their all on the ice. With a combination of skill, teamwork, and determination, the team consistently competes at a high level and has earned a reputation as a formidable opponent in the league.
The team's colors of blue and white are proudly displayed on their jerseys, symbolizing their unity and strength as a team. Fans can often be seen cheering on Comet Halden at their home games, creating an electric atmosphere in the arena.
Comet Halden is a team with a proud tradition and a bright future ahead. With their passion for the game and their drive to succeed, they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of Norwegian ice hockey.