Aalborg Pirates
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Wikipedia - Aalborg Pirates
Aalborg Pirates is a professional ice hockey team (previously known as Aalborg Ishockey and AaB Ice Hockey) playing in the Danish ice hockey league, Metal Ligaen. The ice hockey team first appeared in 1967 as AaB Ice Hockey organized under Aalborg Boldspilklub. They play in the Danish national league and won the Danish league championship in 1981.
In 1997 AaB Ishockey merged with a smaller club, IK Aalborg. The merged team was known as Aalborg Ishockey Klub (AIK) in the period 1997–2003, but following financial instability in the club, the professional license was transferred to Aalborg Boldspilklub ('AaB’). The team is located in Aalborg in the northern part of Jutland and ceased operations at the end of the 2011/12 season, where it was put up for sale. In 2012 the team was bought by investors with the majority of the shares owned by entrepreneur and investor Magnus Kjøller. The team was replaced by a whole new team and organisation launched a "Masterplan 2018”
The team's colors are black, white, and gold, and their logo features a pirate ship with crossed hockey sticks. The Pirates are known for their aggressive and physical style of play, which has earned them a reputation as one of the toughest teams in the Danish league.
The Aalborg Pirates have won the Danish championship six times, most recently in 2019. They have also won the Danish Cup four times and have represented Denmark in the Champions Hockey League. The team has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home games.
The Aalborg Pirates have a roster of talented players from Denmark, Sweden, Canada, and the United States. The team is led by head coach Brandon Reid, who is a former NHL player and has been with the Pirates since 2018. The Pirates are a team with a rich history and a bright future, and they continue to be a dominant force in Danish ice hockey.