Hockey Punks Vilnius
Results
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/28 17:30 | - | [7] Kaunas City v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [9] | L | 6-0 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/24 15:00 | - |
HK Zemgale/LLU
v
Hockey Punks Vilnius
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L | 12-2 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/17 12:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Mogo
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L | 0-8 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/04 12:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Airwell Energija | W | 4-3 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 02/01 17:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Kaunas City | L | 3-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/25 17:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Kurbads
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L | 1-7 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/18 17:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v Airwell Energija | L | 3-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/13 11:00 | - |
HK Prizma
v
Hockey Punks Vilnius
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L | 5-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/07 12:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v HC Panter | L | 3-10 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 01/06 16:30 | - | Hockey Punks Vilnius v HC Panter | L | 0-4 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 12/21 17:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Kurbads
|
L | 4-6 | |
| Latvia Premjerliga | 12/16 12:30 | - |
Hockey Punks Vilnius
v
HK Prizma
|
L | 3-6 |
Wikipedia - Hockey Punks Vilnius
Hockey Punks Vilnius is a professional ice hockey team located in Vilnius, Lithuania, which plays in the Latvian Hockey Higher League, the top tier of ice hockey in Latvia. They play home games at Pramogų arena.
History
Hockey Punks Vilnius were founded in 2007 when Lithuanian national team players Šarūnas Kuliešius and Martynas Šlikas started popularising the sport in the capital. Interest in the sport further increased following the launch of 'Heat on Ice' on Tango TV. Heat on Ice was a weekly show covering the latest hockey news and highlights from around the world, with celebrity guests. One of these guests was G&G Sindikatas rapper Gabrielius 'Svaras' Liaudanskas who would go on to be a prominent supporter of the team, often promoting Hockey Punks in interviews. Svaras would subsequently play for the team for 6 years, as did his bandmate Andrius 'Pushaz' Glušakovas.
Initially, Hockey Punks focused solely on training, before ultimately joining the Lithuanian second tier in 2010. Their first season was a tough one, only winning one game whilst suffering a goal difference of -41. Three seasons later, Hockey Punks were admitted to the Lithuania Hockey League, where they have played since. During their time in the NLRL, Hockey Punks have not won the league, however, they have lost in the playoff finals on two occasions; in 2016 and 2019.
Between 2013 and 2017 former NHL star and Olympic gold medalist Darius Kasparaitis played sporadically for the Hockey Punks in order to qualify for the Lithuanian national team, having previously represented Russia. During this time with the team Kasparaitis played 7 games for the Hockey Punks, registering 22 points.
In 2020 Hockey Punks took part in the inaugural Baltic Hockey League, a competition made up of two teams from each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The team finished 2nd in their group after beating Estonian side HC Everest, but losing to Latvia's HK Liepāja, and therefore qualified for the final round, scheduled for February 2021.
The team's roster is made up of talented players from Lithuania and other countries, including Canada, the United States, and Russia. The team's coaching staff is also made up of experienced professionals who have played and coached at the highest levels of the sport.
Hockey Punks Vilnius plays its home games at the Siemens Arena, a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate up to 13,000 fans. The team's games are known for their high energy and intense atmosphere, with fans cheering on their favorite players and engaging in traditional Lithuanian chants and songs.
Overall, Hockey Punks Vilnius is a dynamic and exciting team that is dedicated to bringing the best possible ice hockey experience to fans in Lithuania and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just looking for a fun night out, Hockey Punks Vilnius is sure to deliver an unforgettable experience.