What league does HC Vitkovice play in?

HC Vitkovice play in the Czechia.

When was HC Vitkovice founded?

HC Vitkovice was founded in 1928 in Ostrava, CZE, Czechia.

Where is HC Vitkovice based?

HC Vitkovice is based in Ostrava, CZE.

Who is the head coach of HC Vitkovice?

The head coach of HC Vitkovice is Vladimir Vujtek.

Who is the captain of HC Vitkovice?

The captain of HC Vitkovice is Ales Tomasek.

What arena does HC Vitkovice play in?

HC Vitkovice play their home games at Mustang Aréna in Ostrava, CZE.

Who is the general manager of HC Vitkovice?

The general manager of HC Vitkovice is Frantisek Cernik.

What are the team colors of HC Vitkovice?

The team colors of HC Vitkovice are Blue + White.

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1996-1997 Season

HC Vítkovice were 25-15-12 in the 1996-97 Czechia season with 62 points, 3rd overall.

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1996-1997 HC Vítkovice Roster

HC Vítkovice — 1996-1997 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Vladimir Hudacek (G)	54	1971	Ceske Budejovice, CZE	6'0"	203	L
	Martin Prusek (G)	50	1975	Ostrava, CZE	6'2"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Petr Gřegořek (D)	48	1978	Cesky Tesin, CZE	5'11"	194	L
	Lukas Galvas (D)	47	1979	Opava, CZE	5'10"	190	L
	Jiri Jonak (D)	63	1963	Plzen, CZE	6'1"	196	L
	Tomas Kramny (D)	53	1973		6'3"	220	R
	Pavel Kubina (D)	49	1977	Celadna, CZE	6'4"	243	R
	Pavel Kumstát (D)	50	1976	Prostejov, CZE	6'4"	220	L
	Daniel Kysela (D)	55	1970	Ostrava, CZE	5'10"	190	-
	Rene Sevecek (D)	53	1973	Havirov, CZE	6'0"	190	L
	Vitezslav Skuta (D)	52	1974	Karvina, CZE	6'3"	216	L
	Ales Tomasek (D)"C"	62	1963	Ostrava, CZE	5'11"	185	L
	Dmitri Yerofeyev (D)	56	1970	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	192	R
FORWARDS
	Tomas Chlubna (LW)	53	1972	Jihlava, CZE	6'1"	212	L
	Radek Klauda (F)	48	1977	Uherske Hradiste, CZE	6'1"	172	L
	David Kostelnak (C)	49	1977		6'0"	183	L
	Martin Kotasek (F)	52	1973	Zlin, CZE	5'11"	185	L
	Ales Kratoska (C)	52	1974	Pacov, CZE	5'10"	183	L
	Ludek Krayzel (C)	51	1975	Ostrava, CZE	6'1"	203	L
	Jan Matejny (F)	49	1977	Ostrava, CZE	5'9"	183	L
	David Moravec (LW)	53	1973	Opava, CZE	6'0"	201	L
	Libor Pavlis (C)	48	1977	Moravska Trebova, CZE	5'11"	181	L
	Jan Peterek (RW)	55	1971	Havirov, CZE	6'0"	187	L
	Alexei Pogonin (F)	55	1971	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	190	L
	Libor Polasek (RW)	52	1974	Koprivnice, CZE	6'4"	243	R
	Alexander Prokopyev (C)	55	1971	Elektrostal, RUS	5'11"	187	R
	Ivo Prorok (RW)	56	1969	Karvina, CZE	6'0"	176	R
	Roman Rysanek (F)	62	1964	Prerov, CZE	6'2"	209	R
	Andrei Sidlyarov (F)	55	1971	Elektrostal, RUS	6'0"	192	L
	Roman Simicek (C)"A"	54	1971	Ostrava, CZE	6'3"	240	L
	Martin Smetak (F)	61	1965		-	-	L
Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 24.74 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 HC Vítkovice Staff

Head CoachVladimir Vujtek
Asst. CoachLadislav Svozil
General ManagerFrantisek Cernik
PresidentZdenek Palicka

Team Staff History

1996-1997 HC Vítkovice Captains

"C"

Ales Tomasek

"A"

Roman Simicek

Team Captaincy History

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1996-1997 HC Vitkovice Demographics

HC Vitkovice Facts

Plays in: Tipsport Extraliga
Team Colors: Blue + White
Town: Ostrava, CZE Map
Founded: 1928

1996-1997 HC Vítkovice Roster Facts

Nationalities

27 players
4 players

Experience

HC Vítkovice: 2 904 GP
WC: 50 GP
Liiga: 48 GP
Czechia: 2 454 GP
AHL: 189 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

AZ Havirov (Czechia2)
BO Ostrava Vitkovice Steel (ULLH)
HC Vitkovice U15 (Czechia U15)
HC Vitkovice U16 (Czechia U16)
HC Vitkovice U17
HC Vitkovice U18 (Czechia U18)
HC Vitkovice U20 (Czechia U20)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Mustang Aréna
Location: Ostrava
Capacity: 9 833
Construction Year: 1986

HC Vitkovice Games

HC Vitkovice — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/20/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HC Vitkovice	Bili Tygri Liberec	-	Extraliga
10/18/2026 02:30 PM UTC	HC Plzen	HC Vitkovice	-	Extraliga
10/16/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HC Vitkovice	Motor Ceske Budejovice	1 - 3	Extraliga
10/11/2026 01:00 PM UTC	HC Sparta Praha	HC Vitkovice	3 - 0	Extraliga
10/09/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HC Vitkovice	HC Dynamo Pardubice	2 - 3	Extraliga

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Latest Transactions

HC Vitkovice — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/15/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jakub Lacka (F)	HK Nitra	Details
10/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Filip Krivosik (F)	HK Dukla Trencin	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Branden Troock (F)	Atlanta Gladiators	Details
09/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Martin Hanzl (F)	Piráti Chomutov	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matej Prcik (D)	HC Oceláři Třinec	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Lucas Edmonds (F)	HK Dukla Michalovce	Details
05/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matej Pribyl (F)	HC Sparta Praha	Details
05/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Petr Hauser (F)	HC Dynamo Pardubice B	Details

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HC Vitkovice History and Standings

HC Vitkovice — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
HC Vítkovice
2026-2027	Czechia	10	2	7	-	0	1	22	35	7	0.7	13	-
2025-2026	Czechia	52	18	23	-	5	6	135	160	70	1.35	11	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2024-2025	Czechia	52	19	28	-	2	3	144	162	64	1.23	12	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2023-2024	Czechia	52	18	21	-	5	8	132	138	72	1.38	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2022-2023	Czechia	52	28	10	-	4	10	159	122	102	1.96	2	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	Czechia	56	22	21	-	8	5	142	149	87	1.55	8	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	Czechia	52	20	22	-	4	6	130	142	74	1.42	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2019-2020	Czechia	52	14	25	-	8	5	134	175	63	1.21	13	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	Czechia	52	24	21	-	4	3	142	131	83	1.6	7	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	Czechia	52	26	16	-	4	6	157	119	92	1.77	4	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	Czechia	52	19	22	-	8	3	119	126	76	1.46	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2015-2016	Czechia	58	19	28	-	6	5	155	161	74	1.28	1	Saved in play-out
	Czechia	52	17	26	-	6	3	143	149	66	1.27	11	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Czechia	52	21	23	-	4	4	136	153	75	1.44	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2013-2014	Czechia	52	22	20	-	6	4	162	146	82	1.58	8	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	Czechia	52	22	23	-	2	5	141	151	75	1.44	9	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	Czechia	52	20	22	-	7	3	143	150	77	1.48	6	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	Czechia	52	26	18	-	6	2	162	137	92	1.77	3	Final loss
2009-2010	Czechia	52	21	15	-	9	7	161	136	88	1.69	4	Final loss
2008-2009	Czechia	52	20	20	-	7	5	145	132	79	1.52	8	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	Czechia	64	28	25	-	4	7	177	185	99	1.55	1	Saved in play-out
	Czechia	52	19	22	-	4	7	131	149	72	1.38	11	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	Czechia	52	22	23	-	2	5	141	141	75	1.44	11	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	Czechia	52	24	18	8	2	0	152	128	84	1.62	4	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	Czechia	52	22	19	6	3	2	136	126	80	1.54	7	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	Czechia	52	22	17	7	3	3	154	134	82	1.58	6	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	Czechia	52	21	15	8	3	5	154	127	82	1.58	5	Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002	Czechia	52	23	16	4	5	4	158	132	87	1.67	5	Final loss
2000-2001	Czechia	52	21	16	10	2	3	132	126	80	1.54	6	Semifinal loss
HC Vitkovice
1999-2000	Czechia Q	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Saved in relegation

HC Vitkovice Tournament Statistics

HC Vitkovice — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
HC Vitkovice
2023-2024	Champions HL	6	2	1	-	2	1	19	14	11	1.83	9	Semifinal loss
HC Vítkovice
2020-2021	Czech Cup	6	3	3	0	0	0	21	18	9	1.5	3	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	Champions HL	4	1	2	-	0	1	7	10	4	1	2	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	Champions HL	4	2	1	-	0	1	7	5	7	1.75	2	16th final loss
2014-2015	Champions HL	6	1	3	-	1	1	18	20	6	1	3	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	Spengler Cup	2	0	2	-	0	0	5	10	0	0	3	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2012-2013	Spengler Cup	2	1	0	-	0	1	6	6	4	2	1	Semifinal loss
2011-2012	Spengler Cup	2	0	2	-	0	0	2	9	0	0	3	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	Czech Cup	4	3	1	-	0	0	11	8	9	2.25	2	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	Czech Cup	4	2	4	-	1	0	12	10	8	2	2	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	Czech Cup	4	2	2	-	0	0	13	13	6	1.5	4	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	Czech Cup	6	3	3	-	0	0	18	17	9	1.5	3	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	Czech Cup	6	2	2	2	-	-	13	23	5	0.83	2	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Czech Cup	6	5	1	0	-	-	26	22	10	1.67	1	Final loss
1999-2000	Czech Cup	6	4	2	0	-	-	17	11	8	1.33	2	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	Euro HL	6	0	5	-	0	1	8	22	1	0.17	4	Did not make playoffs
TJ Vítkovice
1981-1982	European Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	9	5	4	1.33	2	Final group
	European Cup	2	2	0	0	-	-	18	6	-	-	2	Promoted
	Spengler Cup	4	2	2	0	-	-	13	16	4	1	4	No playoffs held
1980-1981	Spengler Cup	4	2	1	1	-	-	19	13	5	1.25	2	No playoffs held
TJ VŽKG Ostrava
1969-1970	Rheintaler Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	20	8	6	2	1	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

HC Vitkovice — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Ales Padelek (F)	2026-2027	Nottingham Lions	NIHL 1	6	7	9	16	0
2.	Jan Hruska (F)	2026-2027	LHK Jestřábi Prostějov	2. liga	7	4	11	15	2
3.	Petr Kafka (F)	2026-2027	HC Baník Příbram	2. liga	7	4	11	15	2
4.	Tomas Svoboda (F)	2026-2027	HC Orli Znojmo	2. liga	7	9	5	14	6
5.	Matej Pribyl (F)	2026-2027	HC Stadion Litoměřice	1. liga	13	4	10	14	4
6.	Mislav Rosandic (D)	2026-2027	HC Kosice	Extraliga	11	1	13	14	6
7.	Aaron Berisha (F)	2026-2027	HK Skalica	1. liga	10	10	3	13	2
8.	Radoslav Tybor (F)	2026-2027	HK Spartak Dubnica	1. liga	10	8	5	13	4
9.	Nicolas Werbik (F)	2026-2027	Esbjerg Energy	Metal Ligaen	12	7	6	13	8
10.	Martin Docekal (F)	2026-2027	SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč	1. liga	13	7	6	13	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

HC Vitkovice — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	25.45
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	27.68
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	28.47
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	28.66
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	28.25

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jiří Burger (F)	726	223	340	563
2.	Lumir Kotala (F)	501	228	212	440
3.	Ladislav Svozil (F)	361	156	218	374
4.	Jaroslav Vlk (F)	322	178	185	363
5.	David Moravec (F)	439	155	192	347

Franchise All-Time Goals

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lumir Kotala (F)	501	228	212	440
2.	Jiří Burger (F)	726	223	340	563
3.	Jaroslav Vlk (F)	322	178	185	363
4.	Frantisek Cernik (F)	290	159	144	303
5.	Ladislav Svozil (F)	361	156	218	374

Franchise All-Time Assists

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jiří Burger (F)	726	223	340	563
2.	Ladislav Svozil (F)	361	156	218	374
3.	Lumir Kotala (F)	501	228	212	440
4.	Roman Simicek (F)	516	133	194	327
5.	David Moravec (F)	439	155	192	347

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Roman Simicek (F)	516	133	327	671
2.	Jiří Burger (F)	726	223	563	562
3.	Marek Malík (D)	235	13	84	505
4.	Jan Výtisk (D)	328	11	35	442
5.	Ludek Krayzel (F)	299	71	160	434

Franchise All-Time Games Played

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jiří Burger (F)	726	223	340	563
2.	Roman Simicek (F)	516	133	194	327
3.	Petr Jurecka (D)	515	49	66	115
4.	Lumir Kotala (F)	501	228	212	440
5.	Roman Szturc (F)	474	95	74	169

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Vladan Stransky (F)	2	2	2	1.00
2.	Milos Riha (F)	150	60	146	0.97
3.	Alexander Prokopyev (F)	98	29	90	0.92
4.	Martin Procházka (F)	52	21	48	0.92
5.	Peter Mueller (F)	53	24	48	0.91

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Milos Holan (D)	1992-1993	Czechoslovakia	53	35	33	68	1.28	60
2.	Roman Rysanek (F)	1992-1993	Czechoslovakia	53	34	32	66	1.25	-
3.	David Moravec (F)	1997-1998	Czechia	50	38	24	62	1.24	26
4.	Lumir Kotala (F)	1987-1988	Czechia2	39	35	24	59	1.51	-
5.	Miroslav Frycer (F)	1980-1981	Czechoslovakia	34	33	24	57	1.68	26

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	David Moravec (F)	1997-1998	Czechia	50	38	24	62	1.24	26
2.	Milos Holan (D)	1992-1993	Czechoslovakia	53	35	33	68	1.28	60
3.	Lumir Kotala (F)	1987-1988	Czechia2	39	35	24	59	1.51	-
4.	Roman Rysanek (F)	1992-1993	Czechoslovakia	53	34	32	66	1.25	-
5.	Lumir Kotala (F)	1985-1986	Czechia2	41	34	17	51	1.24	-

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ladislav Svozil (F)	1980-1981	Czechoslovakia	41	16	38	54	1.32	30
2.	Jaroslav Vlk (F)	1982-1983	Czechoslovakia	39	17	36	53	1.36	22
3.	David Moravec (F)	2002-2003	Czechia	52	18	35	53	1.02	50
4.	Alexander Prokopyev (F)	1997-1998	Czechia	51	15	35	50	0.98	32
5.	Ondrej Roman (F)	2013-2014	Czechia	51	13	35	48	0.94	44

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

HC Vitkovice — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Angel Krstev (D)	2008-2009	Czechia	47	4	8	12	0.26	160
2.	Marek Malík (D)	2011-2012	Czechia	48	2	14	16	0.33	155
3.	Marek Malík (D)	2010-2011	Czechia	47	5	24	29	0.62	134
4.	Jan Výtisk (D)	2002-2003	Czechia	48	2	4	6	0.13	106
5.	Roman Simicek (F)	1994-1995	Czechia	41	11	15	26	0.63	104

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Previous names:
1928 - 1929 - SK Moravská Ostrava
1929 - 1936 - SSK Vítkovice
1936 - 1945 - ČSK Vítkovice
1945 - 1948 - SK Vítkovické železárny
1948 - 1952 - Sokol VŽKG
1952 - 1957 - Baník VŽKG
1957 - 1976 - TJ VŽKG Ostrava
1976 - 1993 - TJ Vítkovice
1993 - 2005 - HC Vítkovice
2005 - 2016 - HC Vítkovice Steel
2016 - present - HC Vítkovice Ridera