HC Olomouc
HC Olomouc
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Wikipedia - HC Olomouc
HC Olomouc is an ice hockey team in the Czech Extraliga (first-level league) from Olomouc. They won the Extraliga championship in the 1993/1994 season. In 1997 the club sold the Extraliga license to HC Karlovy Vary, and was thus relegated to the second-level league. They returned to the Extraliga in 2014.
History
On 18 April 2014 they returned to the Extraliga by finishing 2nd in the relegation playoffs. 2014/2015 season started very well and by the end of year, team was on 5th place and even beaten elite team, HC Sparta Praha. But then a rapid fall came and the team fell from 5th place to 13th, thus it had to play play-outs and then relegation play-offs. They ended on 1st place, staying in league with Piráti Chomutov. HC Slavia Praha and ČEZ Motor České Budějovice were relegated.
The team plays their home games at the Zimní stadion Olomouc, a modern arena with a seating capacity of over 5,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a polar bear named Bary.
HC Olomouc has a passionate fan base and is known for their skilled players and competitive spirit on the ice. The team has had success in the Czech Extraliga, winning multiple championships and competing in international tournaments.
HC Olomouc is a respected and well-established team in Czech ice hockey, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the league.