Vilniaus Hockey Punks
Results
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/28 17:30 | - | [7] Kaunas City v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [9] | L | 6-0 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/24 15:00 | - |
HK Zemgale/LLU
v
Hockey Punks Vilnius
|
L | 12-2 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/17 12:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Mogo
|
L | 0-8 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/04 12:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Airwell Energija | W | 4-3 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/01 17:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Kaunas City | L | 3-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/25 17:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Kurbads
|
L | 1-7 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/18 17:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Airwell Energija | L | 3-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/13 11:00 | - |
HK Prizma
v
Hockey Punks Vilnius
|
L | 5-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/07 12:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v HC Panter | L | 3-10 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/06 16:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v HC Panter | L | 0-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 12/21 17:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Kurbads
|
L | 4-6 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 12/16 12:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Prizma
|
L | 3-6 |
Wikipedia - Hockey Punks Vilnius
Hockey Punks Vilnius is a professional ice hockey team located in Vilnius, Lithuania, which plays in the Latvian Hockey Higher League, the top tier of ice hockey in Latvia. They play home games at Pramogų arena.
History
Hockey Punks Vilnius were founded in 2007 when Lithuanian national team players Šarūnas Kuliešius and Martynas Šlikas started popularising the sport in the capital. Interest in the sport further increased following the launch of 'Heat on Ice' on Tango TV. Heat on Ice was a weekly show covering the latest hockey news and highlights from around the world, with celebrity guests. One of these guests was G&G Sindikatas rapper Gabrielius 'Svaras' Liaudanskas who would go on to be a prominent supporter of the team, often promoting Hockey Punks in interviews. Svaras would subsequently play for the team for 6 years, as did his bandmate Andrius 'Pushaz' Glušakovas.
Initially, Hockey Punks focused solely on training, before ultimately joining the Lithuanian second tier in 2010. Their first season was a tough one, only winning one game whilst suffering a goal difference of -41. Three seasons later, Hockey Punks were admitted to the Lithuania Hockey League, where they have played since. During their time in the NLRL, Hockey Punks have not won the league, however, they have lost in the playoff finals on two occasions; in 2016 and 2019.
Between 2013 and 2017 former NHL star and Olympic gold medalist Darius Kasparaitis played sporadically for the Hockey Punks in order to qualify for the Lithuanian national team, having previously represented Russia. During this time with the team Kasparaitis played 7 games for the Hockey Punks, registering 22 points.
In 2020 Hockey Punks took part in the inaugural Baltic Hockey League, a competition made up of two teams from each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The team finished 2nd in their group after beating Estonian side HC Everest, but losing to Latvia's HK Liepāja, and therefore qualified for the final round, scheduled for February 2021.
The team's roster is made up of talented players from Lithuania and other European countries, who bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the ice. The team's coaching staff is dedicated to developing the players' skills and helping them reach their full potential.
Vilniaus Hockey Punks play their home games at the Siemens Arena, a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate up to 13,000 fans. The team has a loyal fan base that is known for their passionate support and enthusiastic cheering.
Off the ice, Vilniaus Hockey Punks are active in the community, participating in charity events and youth hockey programs. The team is committed to promoting the sport of ice hockey in Lithuania and inspiring the next generation of players.
Overall, Vilniaus Hockey Punks are a dynamic and exciting team that embodies the spirit of ice hockey. With their aggressive style of play and dedicated fan base, they are a force to be reckoned with in the Lithuanian ice hockey scene.