Pirati Chomutov
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- Czech Republic Extraliga 287 Czech Republic 1 Liga 121 Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 76 Czech Republic 2 Liga 54
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Wikipedia - Piráti Chomutov
Piráti Chomutov is a Czech ice hockey team from Chomutov, Czech Republic. Established as ČSK Chomutov in 1945, the team has played in Chomutov through numerous team name changes and elevations/relegations in the Czechoslovak and Czech hockey leagues. They currently playing in the third level 2nd Czech Republic Hockey League. Their home arena is the Rocknet aréna located in Chomutov, Czech Republic.
History
The club was established in 1945 as ČSK Chomutov.
In the 1950–51 season, playing as Sokol Hutě, the team was promoted to the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League, where they played until the 1963–64 season.
In 1967, as VTŽ Chomutov, the team was promoted to the highest league again but was relegated the very next year. In 1984 the club was demoted to the third level of hockey in Czechoslovak hockey, the Second National Hockey League.
In 1997, as KLH Chomutov, the club bought the license in the First National Hockey League (FNHL) from HC Slovan Ústečtí Lvi.
After winning the league in the 2011–12 FNHL season, Piráti Chomutov returned to the top-level league Czech Extraliga. During the play-outs in the 2013–14 season Piráti Chomutov lost and returned to the First National Hockey League. Season 2014–15 in FNHL was one of the most successful in history. Pirati Chomutov became a winner and after play off returned to the top-level league (season 2015–16).
The team's logo features a pirate ship, reflecting their name "Pirati" which means pirates in Czech. The team's colors are black, white, and red, creating a bold and striking visual identity on the ice.
Pirati Chomutov has a reputation for playing fast-paced and exciting hockey, with a focus on teamwork and determination. They have a dedicated coaching staff and talented roster of players who consistently strive for success in the Czech Extraliga.
Overall, Pirati Chomutov is a respected and competitive team in Czech ice hockey, with a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence on the ice.