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 Antti Karhula.

Who is the captain of HC Banska Bystrica?

The captain of HC Banska Bystrica is Ivan Datelinka.

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 Lukas Opath.

What are the team colors of HC Banska Bystrica?

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

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2021-2022 Season

HC Banska Bystrica were 23-22-5 in the 2021-22 Slovakia season with 69 points, 8th overall.

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2021-2022 HC Banska Bystrica Roster

HC Banska Bystrica — 2021-2022 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#34	Filip Belanyi (G)	25	2001	Brezno, SVK	6'3"	190	L
	#29	Matej Gajan (G)	27	1998	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'3"	181	R
	#1	Eugen Rabcan (G)	25	2001	Levoca, SVK	6'3"	196	R
	#35	Evan Weninger (G)	30	1996	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	174	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#66	Matej Baca (D)	30	1995	Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK	6'2"	201	L
	#5	Patrik Bacik (D)	31	1995	Bratislava, SVK	6'1"	187	L
	#23	Martin Bdzoch (D)	29	1997	Spisska Nova Ves, SVK	6'0"	190	L
	#91	Victor Björkung (D)	33	1993	Stockholm, SWE	6'0"	187	L
	#61	David Boldizar (D)Loan	27	1999	Kosice, SVK	5'11"	181	L
	#19	Jan Brejcak (D)	37	1989	Poprad, SVK	6'4"	212	L
	#15	Alex Breton (D)	29	1997	Ste-Marie, QC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#53	Jake Cardwell (D)"A"	34	1992	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#55	Marc-Olivier Crevier-Morin (D)	30	1996	Châteauguay, QC, CAN	6'2"	225	L
	#48	Ivan Datelinka (D)"C"	43	1983	Topolcany, SVK	6'5"	220	L
	#83	Lukas Durkech (D)Loan	28	1997	Povazska Bystrica, SVK	5'11"	181	R
	#39	Oliver Fatul (D)	24	2002	Bratislava, SVK	6'3"	205	L
	#23	Michal Ganz (D)	25	2001	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'0"	194	L
	#83	Martin Hrebicek (F)	28	1998	Most, CZE	6'0"	185	R
	#80	Samuel Hudák (D)	25	2001	Snina, SVK	5'9"	187	L
	#65	Dmitri Kostromitin (D)	36	1990	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'3"	236	L
	#44	Jakub Lopejsky (D)	25	2001	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'5"	218	L
	#15	Jozef Rakos (D)	24	2002	Lucenec, SVK	5'8"	174	L
	#82	Patrik Spanko (D)Loan	29	1997	Topolcany, SVK	5'11"	203	L
	#21	Adam Ziak (D)	27	1999	Spisska Nova Ves, SVK	5'11"	187	L
FORWARDS
	#8	Chase Berger (C)"A"	31	1994	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#39	Matus Bodnar (LW)	28	1998		6'2"	181	L
	#92	Milos Bubela (C/RW)	34	1992	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'2"	194	R
	#39	Milos Fafrak (RW/LW)	27	1999	Martin, SVK	6'3"	187	L
	#18	Mitchell Fossier (LW)	29	1996	Alpharetta, GA, USA	6'0"	187	L
	#12	Gilbert Gabor (C/LW)	31	1995	Stockholm, SWE	6'3"	218	L
	#86	Matej Galbavý (LW/RW)	27	1998	Zvolen, SVK	6'0"	187	L
	#80	Lubomir Hojo (LW/C)	24	2002	Dolny Kubin, SVK	5'11"	168	-
	#64	Brian Ihnacak (C/RW)	41	1985	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#77	Kevin Jendrol (RW)	24	2002	Trstena, SVK	5'8"	165	R
	#72	Michal Kabac (LW/C)"A"	30	1995	Trstena, SVK	6'4"	218	L
	#63	Patrik Lamper (LW/RW)	33	1993	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'0"	190	L
	#64	Peter Melcher (RW/LW)	25	2001	Svitavy, CZE	5'10"	172	L
	#11	Westin Michaud (LW/C)	31	1995	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'9"	176	L
	#11	Matt Mistele (LW/RW)	30	1995	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#90	Lukas Paukovcek (C)	35	1990	Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK	6'1"	201	L
	#95	Nikita Scherbak (LW/RW)	30	1995	Moskva, RUS	6'2"	192	L
	#79	Dominik Sojka (C)	25	2001	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'6"	229	L
	#22	David Soltes (LW/RW)	31	1995	Kosice, SVK	5'11"	190	R
	#25	Alex Tamasi (C)	28	1998	Rimavska Sobota, SVK	6'0"	198	L
	#69	Jakub Urbanek (C/RW)	27	1999	Martin, SVK	6'4"	201	R
	#7	Filip Vasas (RW)	28	1998	Stara Lubovna, SVK	5'10"	176	R
	#94	Alex Výhonský (RW/C)	32	1994	Kosice, SVK	6'5"	214	L
Position: G: 3, D: 15, F: 21Av Age: 26.15 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 HC Banska Bystrica Staff

Head CoachAntti Karhula
Head CoachTuukka Poikonen
Asst. CoachIvan Droppa
Asst. CoachTomas Surovy
Goaltending CoachMaximilian Bača
General ManagerLukas Opath
Sports ManagerJúlius Koval
Team ManagerMarek Skamla
Conditioning CoachJuraj Havir
Equipment ManagerMarek Giertl
Equipment ManagerJuraj Stopka
Physical TherapistMartin Andreansky
Technical Dir.Tomas Longauer

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2021-2022 HC Banska Bystrica Captains

"C"

Ivan Datelinka

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2021-2022 HC Banska Bystrica Demographics

HC Banska Bystrica Facts

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

2021-2022 HC Banska Bystrica Roster Facts

Nationalities

33 players
6 players
3 players
2 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

HC Banska Bystrica: 2 917 GP
NHL: 37 GP
WC: 21 GP
OG: 8 GP
SHL: 21 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 150 GP
Liiga: 39 GP
KHL: 464 GP
Czechia: 365 GP
AHL: 340 GP
DEL: 18 GP
NL: 28 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 — 2021-2022 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/11/2026 02:30 PM UTC	HC Banska Bystrica	HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas	-	Extraliga
10/09/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HC Banska Bystrica	HC Slovan Bratislava	-	Extraliga
10/04/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Vlci Zilina	HC Banska Bystrica	2 - 3 (SO)	Extraliga
10/02/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HC Banska Bystrica	HK Poprad	4 - 0	Extraliga
09/27/2026 02:30 PM UTC	HC Banska Bystrica	HK Nitra	4 - 2	Extraliga

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Latest Transactions

HC Banska Bystrica — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Rok Ticar (F)	HC Pustertal	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Dunkley (F)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Danila Kadyrov (D)	HC Presov	Details
07/08/2026	Confirmed	joining	Michal Plancar (F)	SaiPa U20	Details
07/08/2026	Extension		Michal Cunderlik (F)		Details
07/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kevin Gabor (F)	HK Poprad	Details
06/23/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Richard Ondrusek (F)	HC Nove Zamky	Details
06/18/2026	Confirmed	joining	Evan Buitenhuis (G)	Jukurit	Details

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HC Banska Bystrica History and Standings

HC Banska Bystrica — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
HC Banska Bystrica
2026-2027	Slovakia	7	3	2	-	2	0	23	16	13	1.86	7	-
2025-2026	Slovakia	54	23	22	-	5	4	169	155	83	1.54	6	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	Slovakia	54	22	19	-	9	4	161	145	88	1.63	5	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Slovakia	50	21	22	-	6	1	151	172	76	1.52	6	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	Slovakia	50	21	20	-	7	2	147	156	79	1.58	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	Slovakia	50	18	22	-	5	5	142	146	69	1.38	8	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	Slovakia	50	19	31	-	5	5	135	171	57	1.14	10	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	Slovakia	48	36	12	-	9	3	154	93	102	2.13	1	-
2018-2019	Slovakia	57	32	13	-	7	5	196	139	115	2.02	1	Champion
2017-2018	Slovakia	56	31	15	-	5	5	213	134	108	1.93	4	Champion
2016-2017	Slovakia	56	34	11	-	6	5	191	120	119	2.13	1	Champion
2015-2016	Slovakia	50	25	16	-	4	5	155	115	88	1.76	4	Final loss
2014-2015	Slovakia	56	29	14	-	6	7	188	142	106	1.89	3	Final loss
2013-2014	Slovakia	56	29	17	-	3	7	167	142	100	1.79	3	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	Slovakia	56	20	26	-	6	4	153	186	76	1.36	8	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	Slovakia	55	16	21	-	9	9	136	138	75	1.36	8	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	Slovakia	57	26	19	-	7	5	179	140	97	1.7	3	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	Slovakia	47	24	9	-	10	4	179	133	96	2.04	2	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	Slovakia	46	20	18	-	5	3	150	138	73	1.59	8	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	Slovakia2	42	29	8	-	4	1	165	97	96	2.29	2	Champion \| Promoted
2006-2007	Slovakia2	44	28	10	-	5	1	174	95	95	2.16	4	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	Slovakia2	44	26	7	-	7	4	175	93	96	2.18	1	Champion
SaHK Banska Bystrica
2004-2005	Slovakia2	44	8	32	-	1	3	109	187	29	0.66	12	Saved in relegation
2003-2004	Slovakia2	40	10	23	-	2	5	103	149	39	0.98	10	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	Slovakia2	44	14	21	9	-	-	134	149	37	0.84	10	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	Slovakia2	40	21	13	6	-	-	163	123	48	1.2	4	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	Slovakia2	40	18	16	6	-	-	153	122	42	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	Slovakia2	44	31	11	2	-	-	234	108	64	1.45	2	Did not make playoffs
IZB Banska Bystrica
1998-1999	Slovakia	22	7	11	4	-	-	55	75	18	0.82	9	Relegated
1997-1998	Slovakia2	44	30	8	6	-	-	153	93	66	1.5	1	Champion \| Promoted

HC Banska Bystrica Tournament Statistics

HC Banska Bystrica — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2019-2020	Champions HL	6	1	5	-	1	1	10	23	3	0.5	4	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	Champions HL	6	1	4	-	0	1	13	27	4	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	Champions HL	6	2	4	-	0	0	13	18	6	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	PTS	PIM
1.	Milan Paucik (F)	2026-2027	Barani Banska Bystrica U20	Extraliga juniorov	10	6	8	14	4
2.	Petr Kafka (F)	2026-2027	HC Baník Příbram	2. liga	5	3	9	12	2
3.	Libor Hudáček (F)	2026-2027	HC Oceláři Třinec	Extraliga	8	3	9	12	2
4.	Mislav Rosandic (D)	2026-2027	HC Kosice	Extraliga	8	1	11	12	2
5.	Joona Jääskeläinen (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	8	3	8	11	4
6.	Roman Zitny (F)	2026-2027	UTE	Erste Liga	7	5	4	9	0
7.	Guillaume Asselin (F)	2026-2027	EHC Olten	SL	5	4	5	9	4
8.	Juraj Bezuch (F)	2026-2027	HK Spartak Dubnica	1. liga	6	4	5	9	2
9.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	6	4	4	8	0
10.	Simon Kalousek (F)	2026-2027	HK Skalica	1. liga	7	4	4	8	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	25.55
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	26.00
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.77
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	28.26
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	27.90

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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)	336	12	50	62
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	PPG
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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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