HC Olomouc
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's home arena is the Tipsport Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 7,000 spectators. HC Olomouc's team colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized eagle with the team name written in bold letters.
HC Olomouc has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home games. The team has won several championships throughout their history, including the Czechoslovak Extraliga in 1981 and the Czech Extraliga in 1994.
HC Olomouc has produced several notable players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NHL, including Martin Erat, Petr Sykora, and Radek Bonk. The team continues to be a competitive force in Czech ice hockey and is a beloved institution in the city of Olomouc.