What league does HC Banska Bystrica play in?

HC Banska Bystrica play in the Slovakia.

When was HC Banska Bystrica founded?

HC Banska Bystrica was founded in 2005 in Banská Bystrica, SVK, Slovakia.

Where is HC Banska Bystrica based?

HC Banska Bystrica is based in Banská Bystrica, SVK.

Who is the head coach of HC Banska Bystrica?

The head coach of HC Banska Bystrica is Vlastimil Wojnar.

Who is the captain of HC Banska Bystrica?

The captain of HC Banska Bystrica is Tomas Matousek.

What arena does HC Banska Bystrica play in?

HC Banska Bystrica play their home games at Tipsport Arena in Banská Bystrica, SVK.

Who is the general manager of HC Banska Bystrica?

The general manager of HC Banska Bystrica is Lubos Pisar.

What are the team colors of HC Banska Bystrica?

The team colors of HC Banska Bystrica are Red + Black + White.

HC Banska Bystrica

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

HC Banska Bystrica were 28-22-4 in the 2025-26 Slovakia season with 83 points, 6th overall.

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2025-2026 HC Banska Bystrica Roster

HC Banska Bystrica — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Patrik Kliment (G)	20	2006	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'1"	174	L
	#1	Mareks Mitens (G)	28	1998	Ventspils, LAT	6'1"	185	L
	#88	Eugen Rabcan (G)	25	2001	Levoca, SVK	6'3"	196	R
	#70	Eriks Vitols (G)	25	2001	Riga, LAT	6'0"	187	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#54	Boris Cesanek (D)	26	2000	Kezmarok, SVK	6'1"	205	L
	#44	Olivier Galipeau (D)"A"	29	1997	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#82	Michal Laurencik (D)	23	2003	Skalica, SVK	6'4"	203	L
	#2	Justin Lee (D)	26	2000	Waskada, MB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#7	Andrew Lucas (D)	27	1999	Alexandria, VA, USA	6'0"	179	R
		Miroslav Macejko (D)	34	1992	Kosice, SVK	6'0"	198	L
	#11	Kristian Meszaros (D)	25	2001	Povazska Bystrica, SVK	6'4"	198	L
	#75	Christian Michalcin (D)	30	1996	Kosice, SVK	6'0"	198	R
	#73	David Stransky (D)	30	1996	Trencin, SVK	5'11"	183	L
	#6	Boris Zabka (D)	22	2004	Bratislava, SVK	5'9"	181	L
	#84	Vojtech Zelenak (D)	28	1998	Kosice, SVK	6'5"	243	L
FORWARDS
	#86	David Buc (C/LW)	39	1987	Poprad, SVK	6'2"	207	L
	#93	Michal Cunderlik (F)	19	2007		5'9"	179	L
	#32	Frantisek Dej (C)	21	2005	Bratislava, SVK	6'5"	209	L
	#80	Nathan Dunkley (C/LW)	26	2000	Campbellford, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#9	Roman Faith (LW)	24	2002	Kosice, SVK	6'0"	174	L
	#97	Stanislav Gron (F)	21	2005	Bratislava, SVK	6'2"	181	L
	#18	Michal Jasenec (RW)	24	2002	Bratislava, SVK	6'3"	187	L
	#72	Michal Kabac (LW/C)"A"	30	1995	Trstena, SVK	6'4"	218	L
	#82	Simon Kalousek (C)	26	1999	Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK	5'11"	168	R
	#85	Damian Kravcak (F)	19	2007	Tsawwassen, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#28	Andrej Kukuca (W/C)	26	1999	Trencin, SVK	6'3"	198	R
	#21	Tomas Matousek (LW)"C"	34	1992	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'3"	192	L
	#87	Mick Messner (C/W)	27	1999	Madison, WI, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#10	Oleksii Myklukha (C)	23	2002	Bialystok, POL	5'10"	176	R
	#82	Tomas Naus (LW/RW)Loan	24	2001	Martin, SVK	6'0"	187	L
	#87	Lucas Novak (LW)	18	2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	L
	#19	Richard Ondrusek (D/F)	29	1997	Nove Zamky, SVK	6'2"	185	L
	#85	Milan Paucik (F)	19	2007		6'0"	190	L
	#87	Michal Sedliacik (F)	20	2006		5'9"	134	R
	#22	David Soltes (LW/RW)"A"	31	1995	Kosice, SVK	5'11"	190	R
	#23	Lukas Tomka (F)	19	2007	Lucenec, SVK	6'2"	203	L
	#98	Carter Turnbull (RW/C)	28	1998	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	5'8"	181	R
	#55	Marek Valach (LW/RW)	28	1998	Ilava, SVK	5'11"	187	L
	#80	Peter Ziak (LW)	19	2007	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'2"	190	L
	#24	Tomas Zigo (LW)"A"	34	1992	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'1"	192	L
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 20Av Age: 26.06 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 HC Banska Bystrica Staff

Head CoachVlastimil Wojnar
Asst. CoachMarek Zadina
Goaltending CoachJakub Dohnal
General ManagerLubos Pisar
Team ManagerMarek Skamla
Conditioning CoachJuraj Moravcik
Equipment ManagerMarek Giertl
Skills CoachBranislav Bendík
Video CoachTomas Longauer

Team Staff History

2025-2026 HC Banska Bystrica Captains

"C"

Tomas Matousek

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 HC Banska Bystrica Demographics

HC Banska Bystrica Facts

Plays in: Tipsport liga
Team Colors: Red + Black + White
Town: Banská Bystrica, SVK Map
Founded: 2005

2025-2026 HC Banska Bystrica Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
5 players
2 players
2 players

Experience

HC Banska Bystrica: 2 666 GP
WC: 38 GP
Liiga: 13 GP
KHL: 117 GP
Czechia: 216 GP
AHL: 202 GP
DEL: 38 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Barani Banska Bystrica U16 (Slovakia U16)
Barani Banska Bystrica U18 (Slovakia U18)
Barani Banska Bystrica U20 (Slovakia U20)
HK Brezno (Slovakia3)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Tipsport Arena
Location: Banska Bystrica
Capacity: 2 841
Construction Year: 1956

HC Banska Bystrica Games

HC Banska Bystrica — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/15/2026 03:30 PM GMT+1	HC Banska Bystrica	Vlci Zilina	-	Extraliga
11/13/2026 05:30 PM GMT+1	HK Poprad	HC Banska Bystrica	-	Extraliga
11/11/2026 05:30 PM GMT+1	HC Banska Bystrica	HC Kosice	6 - 3	Extraliga
11/01/2026 05:00 PM GMT+1	HK Nitra	HC Banska Bystrica	5 - 2	Extraliga
10/30/2026 05:30 PM GMT+1	HC Banska Bystrica	HC Presov	2 - 1 (OT 60:35)	Extraliga

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Latest Transactions

HC Banska Bystrica — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jakub Lackovic (G)	Unknown	Details
11/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Rok Ticar (F)	Unknown	Details
11/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Andrew Lucas (D)	Jokerit	Details
10/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Oskar Drugge (D)	Frederikshavn White Hawks	Details
10/15/2026	Confirmed	joining	Matej Gajan (G)	HC Presov	Details
10/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mareks Mitens (G)	EC-KAC	Details
08/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Rok Ticar (F)	HC Pustertal	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Dunkley (F)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details

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HC Banska Bystrica History and Standings

HC Banska Bystrica — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
HC Banska Bystrica
2026-2027	Slovakia	16	6	4	-	1	5	27	55	47	1.69	7	-
2025-2026	Slovakia	54	23	5	-	4	22	83	169	155	1.54	6	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	Slovakia	54	22	9	-	4	19	88	161	145	1.63	5	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Slovakia	50	21	6	-	1	22	76	151	172	1.52	6	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	Slovakia	50	21	7	-	2	20	79	147	156	1.58	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	Slovakia	50	18	5	-	5	22	69	142	146	1.38	8	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	Slovakia	50	19	5	-	5	31	57	135	171	1.14	10	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	Slovakia	48	36	9	-	3	12	102	154	93	2.13	1	-
2018-2019	Slovakia	57	32	7	-	5	13	115	196	139	2.02	1	Champion
2017-2018	Slovakia	56	31	5	-	5	15	108	213	134	1.93	4	Champion
2016-2017	Slovakia	56	34	6	-	5	11	119	191	120	2.13	1	Champion
2015-2016	Slovakia	50	25	4	-	5	16	88	155	115	1.76	4	Final loss
2014-2015	Slovakia	56	29	6	-	7	14	106	188	142	1.89	3	Final loss
2013-2014	Slovakia	56	29	3	-	7	17	100	167	142	1.79	3	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	Slovakia	56	20	6	-	4	26	76	153	186	1.36	8	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	Slovakia	55	16	9	-	9	21	75	136	138	1.36	8	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	Slovakia	57	26	7	-	5	19	97	179	140	1.7	3	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	Slovakia	47	24	10	-	4	9	96	179	133	2.04	2	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	Slovakia	46	20	5	-	3	18	73	150	138	1.59	8	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	Slovakia2	42	29	4	-	1	8	96	165	97	2.29	2	Champion \| Promoted
2006-2007	Slovakia2	44	28	5	-	1	10	95	174	95	2.16	4	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	Slovakia2	44	26	7	-	4	7	96	175	93	2.18	1	Champion
SaHK Banska Bystrica
2004-2005	Slovakia2	44	8	1	-	3	32	29	109	187	0.66	12	Saved in relegation
2003-2004	Slovakia2	40	10	2	-	5	23	39	103	149	0.98	10	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	Slovakia2	44	14	-	9	-	21	37	134	149	0.84	10	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Slovakia2	40	21	-	6	-	13	48	163	123	1.2	4	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	Slovakia2	40	18	-	6	-	16	42	153	122	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	Slovakia2	44	31	-	2	-	11	64	234	108	1.45	2	Did not make playoffs
IZB Banska Bystrica
1998-1999	Slovakia	22	7	-	4	-	11	18	55	75	0.82	9	Relegated
1997-1998	Slovakia2	44	30	-	6	-	8	66	153	93	1.5	1	Champion \| Promoted

HC Banska Bystrica Tournament Statistics

HC Banska Bystrica — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	OTW	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2019-2020	Champions HL	6	1	1	1	5	3	10	23	0.5	4	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	Champions HL	6	1	0	1	4	4	13	27	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	Champions HL	6	2	0	0	4	6	13	18	1	3	Did not make playoffs

HC Banska Bystrica Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

HC Banska Bystrica — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Guillaume Asselin (F)	2026-2027	EHC Olten	SL	14	16	15	31	14
2.	Milan Paucik (F)	2026-2027	Barani Banska Bystrica U20	Extraliga juniorov	17	11	18	29	6
3.	Petr Kafka (F)	2026-2027	HC Baník Příbram	2. liga	14	9	19	28	4
4.	Marek Slovák (F)	2026-2027	HK Levice	1. liga	16	6	16	22	2
5.	Milos Fafrak (F)	2026-2027	Rytieri Martin	1. liga	15	10	11	21	4
6.	Libor Hudáček (F)	2026-2027	HC Oceláři Třinec	Extraliga	16	6	14	20	6
7.	Carter Turnbull (F)	2026-2027	Düsseldorfer EG	DEL 2	13	10	9	19	4
8.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	14	9	10	19	2
9.	Matt Wilkins (F)	2026-2027	Unia Oswiecim	PHL	14	6	12	18	62
10.	Matej Galbavý (F)	2026-2027	Falu IF	Division 2	9	5	13	18	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

HC Banska Bystrica — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.50
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	26.06
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.89
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	28.32
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	27.93

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Michal Dian (F)	247	105	130	235
2.	Jan Simcik (F)	320	78	141	219
3.	Roman Tománek (F)	206	90	81	171
4.	Matej Cesik (F)	390	46	123	169
5.	Michal Hudec (F)	224	66	100	166

Franchise All-Time Goals

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Michal Dian (F)	247	105	130	235
2.	Michal Longauer (F)	272	93	69	162
3.	Roman Tománek (F)	206	90	81	171
4.	Jan Simcik (F)	320	78	141	219
5.	Andrej Dobrota (F)	222	70	76	146

Franchise All-Time Assists

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jan Simcik (F)	320	78	141	219
2.	Michal Dian (F)	247	105	130	235
3.	Matej Cesik (F)	390	46	123	169
4.	Michal Hudec (F)	224	66	100	166
5.	Tomas Surovy (F)	170	69	95	164

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Lukas Bambuch (D)	322	19	102	710
2.	Marian Lastiak (D)	259	62	152	506
3.	Ivan Datelinka (D)	432	45	114	443
4.	Robert Dilik (D)	202	8	56	433
5.	Patrik Lamper (F)	369	58	144	355

Franchise All-Time Games Played

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ivan Datelinka (D)	432	45	69	114
2.	Matej Cesik (F)	390	46	123	169
3.	Patrik Lamper (F)	369	58	86	144
4.	Branislav Kubka (D)	344	12	51	63
5.	Lukas Bambuch (D)	322	19	83	102

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Jozef Cierny (F)	2	2	4	2.00
2.	Carter Turnbull (F)	106	61	131	1.24
3.	Brock Higgs (F)	54	28	65	1.20
4.	Pavol Frano (F)	11	9	13	1.18
5.	Vladimír Holík (D)	6	2	7	1.17

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Éric Faille (F)	2018-2019	Slovakia	52	24	48	72	1.38	36
2.	Carter Turnbull (F)	2025-2026	Slovakia	51	32	33	65	1.27	14
3.	Brock Higgs (F)	2018-2019	Slovakia	42	24	35	59	1.40	28
4.	Matthew Boucher (F)	2024-2025	Slovakia	51	29	29	58	1.14	36
5.	Michal Dian (F)	2006-2007	Slovakia2	42	25	33	58	1.38	98

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Jozef Voskar (F)	1992-1993	Czechia2	42	33	17	50	1.19	-
2.	Carter Turnbull (F)	2025-2026	Slovakia	51	32	33	65	1.27	14
3.	Miroslav Chudý (F)	1988-1989	Czechia2	-	32	18	50	-	-
4.	Julius Penzes (F)	1977-1978	Czechia2	-	32	-	-	-	-
5.	Matthew Boucher (F)	2024-2025	Slovakia	51	29	29	58	1.14	36

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Éric Faille (F)	2018-2019	Slovakia	52	24	48	72	1.38	36
2.	Mathew Maione (D)	2016-2017	Slovakia	55	10	47	57	1.04	48
3.	Oleksii Myklukha (F)	2025-2026	Slovakia	51	17	38	55	1.08	0
4.	Jordon Southorn (D)	2019-2020	Slovakia	51	13	38	51	1.00	116
5.	Andrew Lucas (D)	2025-2026	Slovakia	53	3	38	41	0.77	16

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

HC Banska Bystrica — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Jan Brejcak (D)	2019-2020	Slovakia	42	1	8	9	0.21	163
2.	Lukas Bambuch (D)	2009-2010	Slovakia	42	3	7	10	0.24	148
3.	Lukas Bambuch (D)	2010-2011	Slovakia	51	1	8	9	0.18	147
4.	Ivan Kostial (F)	1996-1997	Slovakia	40	11	8	19	0.48	144
5.	Jiri Mocek (D)	2008-2009	Slovakia	48	2	3	5	0.10	144