Wikipedia - HC 21 Prešov

HC Prešov is an ice hockey team playing in the Slovak 1. Liga, and formed in 2021, after HC Prešov Penguins announced the dissolvation of their club. They play in the city of Prešov, Slovakia.

History

The newly established hockey club HC 21 Prešov replaced HC 07 Detva in Slovak Extraliga from the season 2021–22. Ernest Bokroš was the head coach and the basic team should be made up of players from Detva. The final point for moving the Detvian club to Prešov gave the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation, but it was only a formality.

The owner of the Detvian club, Róbert Ľupták, decided to move the Extraliga license to Prešov. Not only he moves from Detva to Prešov, but also several other players, including forward Ján Sýkora. The first captain of the team was Marek Zagrapan from Prešov, who came from HK Poprad. Zagrapan was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

HC 21 Presov is a professional ice hockey team based in Presov, Slovakia. The team was founded in 1921 and has a rich history in Slovakian ice hockey. HC 21 Presov competes in the Slovak Extraliga, the top tier of ice hockey in Slovakia. The team's home arena is the Ice Stadium in Presov, which has a capacity of 3,500 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized eagle. HC 21 Presov has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters. The team has won several championships throughout their history, including the Slovak Extraliga title in 1993 and 1994. HC 21 Presov is known for their fast-paced, aggressive style of play and their skilled players. The team is led by head coach Peter Mikula and captain Martin Kudroc.