HC Slezan Opava

HC Slezan Opava is an ice hockey team in the Second National Hockey League (third-level league) from Opava.

The club was founded in 1945. As soon as in 1951, Slezan was promoted to the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League and played there until 1953. Slezan Opava played in the top-level league also two seasons in 1957 and 1960. In the Czech Republic, the club was promoted to the elite Czech Extraliga in 1996, after it won the promotion play-offs. The club had financial difficulties and sold the license for Extraliga in 1999 to HC Havířov. From the 1999/2000 season the club played the First National Hockey League (second-level league) but was relegated in the 2004/2005 season to the Second National Hockey League (third-level league).

HC Slezan Opava is a professional ice hockey team based in Opava, Czech Republic. The team was founded in 1928 and has a rich history in Czech ice hockey. They currently compete in the Czech 2. Liga, which is the second-highest level of ice hockey in the country.

The team's home arena is the Zimní stadion Opava, which has a capacity of 4,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized eagle with the team's name written in bold letters.

HC Slezan Opava has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at their home games. The team has had many successful seasons over the years, including winning the Czech 2. Liga championship in the 2018-2019 season.

The team's roster is made up of talented players from both the Czech Republic and other countries. They are known for their fast-paced, aggressive style of play and their ability to score goals. HC Slezan Opava is a team that is always striving to improve and compete at the highest level of Czech ice hockey.