HK Dinaburga
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Wikipedia - HK Dinaburga
HK Dinaburga are a professional Latvian ice hockey team that plays in the Optibet Hockey League, the top tier of the sport in Latvia. The team is based in Daugavpils and play their home games at the Daugavpils Ice Arena.
History
The team was founded in 2013, initially playing under the name of the city in which they're located; Daugavpils. The previous team in the city, DHK Latgale, folded at the culmination of the 2011-12 season. They began play in the Latvian Hockey League, the top tier of hockey in Latvia, during the 2013-14 season, however, they performed poorly winning only one game. Following this, the team dropped down a league to the newly formed Latvian 1st Division where they remained until 2019. Daugavpils would find more success in the second tier of Latvian hockey, winning the league in 2016, and finishing top of the table in the regular season in both 2017 and 2019. Following the culmination of the 2019 Daugavpils changed their name to HK Dinaburga, taking the moniker of a nearby castle, and rejoined the Latvian Hockey League, now known as the Optibet Hockey League for sponsorship reasons. In their first season back in the top tier, Dinaburga were in 6th place out of 8 teams before the play-offs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HK Dinaburga is known for its strong and aggressive style of play, with a focus on physicality and speed. The team's roster is made up of talented players from Latvia and other countries, including Canada, Russia, and the United States. The team's home arena is the Cesis Ice Hall, which has a seating capacity of 1,500 spectators.
Over the years, HK Dinaburga has achieved several notable accomplishments, including winning the Latvian Hockey Higher League championship in the 2014-2015 season. The team has also participated in various international tournaments, such as the Continental Cup and the Baltic Hockey League.
HK Dinaburga is a beloved team in the Latvian ice hockey community, with a dedicated fan base that supports the team both at home and on the road. The team's success on the ice and its commitment to developing young talent have made it a respected and admired organization in the world of ice hockey.