Bratislava Capitals
Results
| Austria EHL | 02/26 18:00 | 37 |
HC Bratislava
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EC VSV
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| Austria EHL | 02/24 18:00 | 51 |
HC Bratislava
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EHC Black Wings Linz
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 02/19 18:00 | 50 |
HC Bratislava
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HC TWK Innsbruck
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| Austria EHL | 02/17 18:00 | 49 |
Salzburg
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HC Bratislava
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| Austria EHL | 02/14 18:00 | 48 |
HC Bratislava
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KAC Klagenfurt
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| Austria EHL | 02/05 18:00 | 47 |
HC Bratislava
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HCB Sudtirol Alperia
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 02/03 18:00 | 46 | HC Bratislava v Pioneers Vorarlberg | - | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 01/28 18:00 | 45 |
HC Asiago
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HC Bratislava
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 01/27 18:00 | 44 |
Val Pusteria
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HC Bratislava
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 01/22 18:00 | 43 |
Graz
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HC Bratislava
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 01/20 18:00 | 42 |
HC Bratislava
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HC Asiago
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- | CANC | |
| Austria EHL | 01/17 18:00 | 29 | Pioneers Vorarlberg v HC Bratislava | - | CANC |
Wikipedia - Bratislava Capitals
The Bratislava Capitals were a professional Slovak ice hockey club based in Bratislava, Slovakia. They mostly played in the ICE Hockey League in Austria. The club was established in 2015 and ceased operations in 2022.
History
HC Bratislava was established in 2015 in response to the lack of a Bratislava senior team in Slovak competitions. In its first season in the second division, it finished 12th out of 16 teams. In the 2016/17 season, the club found a stable home in Vladimír Dzurilla Arena in Ružinov. The club stabilized, established itself in the second hockey league and finished fourth out of 20 teams. In 2019/20, the club went through a complete rebranding, changing its name to the Bratislava Capitals. That season, the team started playing its home games at Ondrej Nepela Arena, also known as Slovnaft Arena.
After the 2019–20 season, the Capitals were accepted to play in the Austrian-based bet-at-home ICE Hockey League (formerly the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga) on 24 April 2020 beginning in the 2020/21 season.
On October 30, 2021, player Boris Sádecký collapsed during a game, reportedly due to cardiac arrest, and died three days later. On November 5, the team's general manager Dušan Pašek was found dead from suicide. Following the incidents, the club suspended its season after 14 games, but announced its return for the 2022/23 season on May 16, 2022.
The Bratislava Capitals have quickly established themselves as a competitive team in the EBEL. They have a strong roster of skilled players from Slovakia, as well as international players from Canada, the United States, and other European countries. The team's style of play is characterized by speed, skill, and physicality, making them a formidable opponent on the ice.
Off the ice, the Bratislava Capitals are known for their passionate fan base and community involvement. The team regularly hosts events and activities for fans, and players are often seen out in the community supporting local causes and charities.
Overall, the Bratislava Capitals are a dynamic and exciting team to watch, both on and off the ice. With a talented roster and dedicated fan base, they are poised for continued success in the EBEL and beyond.