HC Levski Sofia

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Levski Sofia
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City: Flag of Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
League: Bulgarian Hockey League
Founded: 1953
Home Arena: Sofia Winter Sports Palace
Colors: Blue, Gold
         
Franchise history
1953-1959: HK Dinamo Sofia
1959-1969: HK Levski Sofia
1969-1990: Levski-Spartak Sofia
1990-present: HK Levski Sofia

HC Levski Sofia is an ice hockey team in Sofia, Bulgaria. They are part of the Levski sports club, and have played in the Bulgarian Hockey League since 1953.

History

The club was founded as HK Dinamo Sofia in 1953. After six years they became HK Levski Sofia, before merging with Spartak Sofia in 1969 to form Levski-Spartak Sofia. They won seven titles as Levski-Spartak from 1976-1982. In 1990, they took on their present name, HK Levski Sofia, as Spartak split off; and won four titles in the 1990s. The club is one of the most successful Bulgarian hockey teams, with 13 titles, and has won a record 17 Bulgarian Cup titles.

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Achievements

  • Bulgarian Champion (13): 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2003
  • Bulgarian Runner-up (19): 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007
  • Bulgarian Cup (17): 1968, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2005

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