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{{Infobox sports league
| title    = MOL Liga
| title    = Erste Liga
| logo    = MOL Liga.png
| logo    = Erste Liga.jpg
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| inaugural=
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| teams    = 11
| teams    = 9
| country  = [[Hungary]] (7 teams)<br />[[Romania]] (3 teams)<br>[[Serbia]] (1 team)
| country  = [[Hungary]] (6 teams)<br />[[Romania]] (2 teams)<br>[[Austria]] (1 team)
| champion = {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[DVTK Jegesmedvék]]
| champion = {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[DVTK Jegesmedvék]]
| related_comps  = [[OB I bajnokság]]<br />[[Romanian Hockey League|Liga Naţională]]
| related_comps  = [[OB I bajnokság]]<br />[[Romanian Hockey League|Liga Naţională]]
| website  =  
| website  =  
| current_season = 2016–17 MOL Liga season
| current_season = 2017–18 Erste Liga season
}}
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The '''MOL Liga''' is an international ice hockey league based in [[Hungary]] and [[Romania]]. It is sponsored by the Hungarian petrolchemical concern MOL Group.
[[File:MOL Liga.png|thumb|150px|The old MOL Liga logo.]]
The '''Erste Liga''' (formerly the '''MOL Liga''') is an international ice hockey league based in [[Hungary]] and [[Romania]]. It is sponsored by the Austrian Erste Bank. The league's former sponsor was the Hungarian petrolchemical concern MOL Group.


The games played between the Hungarian teams count towards the Hungarian National Championship in the [[OB I bajnokság]]. The Romanian teams also compete in the Romanian National Championship [[Romanian Hockey League|Liga Naţională]].
The games played between the Hungarian teams count towards the Hungarian National Championship in the [[OB I bajnokság]]. The Romanian teams also compete in the Romanian National Championship [[Romanian Hockey League|Liga Naţională]].
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In the first season the league comprised six Hungarian teams and four Romanian teams. HC Csíkszereda went undefeated in the post season to win the first MOL Liga title.  
In the first season the league comprised six Hungarian teams and four Romanian teams. HC Csíkszereda went undefeated in the post season to win the first MOL Liga title.  


In the second season, the number of teams went down to five Hungarian and two Romanian teams. Following the regular season they decided the winner in a final four system. Budapest Stars met Újpesti TE in the final, after they beat SC Csíkszereda and Dab. Docler respectively. Újpest started the match better, taking the lead just after one and a half minute. However, the events took an U-turn and about two hours later it was the Budapest Stars who lifted the trophy, after winning the match 3–1.  
In 2009–10, the number of teams went down to five Hungarian and two Romanian teams. Following the regular season, they decided the winner in a final four system. The Budapest Stars met Újpesti TE in the final, after they beat SC Csíkszereda and DAB-Docler, respectively. Újpest started the match better, taking the lead just after one and a half minutes. However, the events took an U-turn and about two hours later, it was the Budapest Stars who lifted the trophy, after winning the match 3–1.
 
The 2010–11 MOL Liga season was the third edition of the international ice hockey championship for teams from Hungary and Romania. This season, nine teams participated, including defending champions Vasas Budapest Stars, the second team of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga outfit SAPA AV19 Székesfehérvár, and HSC Csíkszereda from Székely Land.
 
The 2011–12 MOL Liga season was the fourth edition of the international ice hockey championship for teams from Hungary and Romania. Following the withdrawal of Vasas HC, the field is composed of eight clubs this season, including five Hungarian and three Romanian. The regular season ran from 6 September 2011 to 20 January 2012. After the conclusion of the regular season, the six best ranked teams won the right to participate in the playoffs. The top two clubs had byes in the first round of the playoffs, while the remaining four teams were drawn together according to their final position in the regular season (3–6, 4–5). The winners of the match-ups advanced to the semifinals, where they met DAB-Docler and HSC Csíkszereda, respectively. Eventually, Miskolci JJSE beat HSC Csíkszereda and thus secured their spot in the finals, where they faced Dunaújváros, which won their duel in straight matches against Corona Fenestela Braşov. Dunaújváros enjoyed the home ice advantage in the best-of-seven series final, where they swept away Miskolc 4–0 and took the 2011–12 MOL Liga title, the first ever of its kind in the history of the club.
 
The 2012–13 MOL Liga season was the fifth season of the MOL Liga, a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Seven teams participated in the league, and DAB-Docler won the championship. The league also served as the Hungarian Championship for 2012-13. DAB-Docler, the MOL Liga champion, was also the Hungarian national champion.
 
The 2013–14 MOL Liga season was the sixth season of the MOL Liga, and HC Nové Zámky won the title. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Balázs Ladányi from DAB-Docler was the season's leading scorer with 63 points.
 
The 2014–15 MOL Liga season was the seventh season of the MOL Liga. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. HC Nové Zámky were the defending Champions after defeating ASC Corona Braşov in the 2014 Championship, but they lost their championship to Miskolci Jegesmedvék in a 4–0 sweep against them.
 
The 2015–16 MOL Liga season was the 8th season of the MOL Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék was the defending champion after defeating HC Nové Zámky in the 2014-2015 season. They successfully defended their title after sweeping MAC Budapest in the finals. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary and Romania. A new team, Budapest based MAC Budapest, joined the league while Slovakian based, and previous season's finalist, HC Nové Zámky left.
 
The 2016–17 MOL Liga season was the 9th season of the MOL Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék was the two-time defending champion after defeating MAC Budapest in the 2015-2016 season. They once again successfully defended their title after beating MAC Budapest in the finals, this time in 5 games (4-1). A new team from Serbia, the Belgrade based HK Beograd, joined the league.
 
In July 2017, MOL, who was formerly the league's naming sponsor, decided against renewing their sponsorship. From the 2017-18 season onwards, the league will be known as the Erste Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék is the three-time defending champion after defeating MAC Budapest in the 2016-2017 season. A new team from Austria, the second team of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga outfit Vienna Capitals, joined the league while three clubs, Hungarian based Debreceni HK, Romanian based Dunărea Galați and Serbian based HK Beograd, all left the league.


==Teams==
==Teams==
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! Arena
! Arena
! Capacity
! Capacity
|-
| '''[[HK Beograd]]
| {{flagicon|SRB}} [[Belgrade]]
| [[Pionir Ice Hall|Ledena Dvorana Pionir]]
| align="right"| 2,000
|-
|-
| '''[[ASC Corona 2010 Braşov]]
| '''[[ASC Corona 2010 Braşov]]
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| Dunaújvárosi Jégcsarnok
| Dunaújvárosi Jégcsarnok
| align="right"| 4,500
| align="right"| 4,500
|-
| '''[[CSM Dunărea Galați]]
| {{flagicon|ROU}} [[Galați]]
| [[Galați Skating Rink|Patinoarul Dunărea]]
| align="right"| 4,000
|-
| '''[[Debreceni Hoki Klub|Debreceni HK]]
| {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Debrecen]]
| Debreceni Jégcsarnok
| align="right"| 590
|-
|-
| '''[[DVTK Jegesmedvék]]'''
| '''[[DVTK Jegesmedvék]]'''
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| Megyeri úti Jégcsarnok
| Megyeri úti Jégcsarnok
| align="right"| 2,000
| align="right"| 2,000
|-
| '''[[Vienna Capitals]]
| {{flagicon|AUT}} Vienna
| Albert Schultz Eishalle
| align="right"| 7,022
|}
|}


===Former teams===
===Former teams===


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! Team
! Team
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| 2012-2015
| 2012-2015
|-
|-
| '''[[Debreceni Hoki Klub]]'''
| {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Hungary]]
| 2015–2017
|-
| '''[[CSM Dunărea Galați]]'''
| {{flagicon|Romania}} [[Bucharest]]
| 2016–2017
|-
| '''[[HK Beograd]]'''
| {{flagicon|Serbia}} [[Serbia]]
| 2016–2017
|}
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| [[2016–17 MOL Liga season|2016–17]] || {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[DVTK Jegesmedvék]] || '''4-1'''|| {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[MAC Budapest]]
| [[2016–17 MOL Liga season|2016–17]] || {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[DVTK Jegesmedvék]] || '''4-1'''|| {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[MAC Budapest]]
|-
| [[2017–18 Erste Liga season|2017–18]] || {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[MAC Budapest]] || '''4-1'''|| {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[DVTK Jegesmedvék]]
|}
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Revision as of 13:09, 1 May 2018

Erste Liga
2017–18 Erste Liga season
Erste Liga.jpg
Sport Ice hockey
Founded 2008
No. of teams 9
Country(ies) Hungary (6 teams)
Romania (2 teams)
Austria (1 team)
Most recent champion(s) Flag of Hungary DVTK Jegesmedvék
Related competitions OB I bajnokság
Liga Naţională
The old MOL Liga logo.

The Erste Liga (formerly the MOL Liga) is an international ice hockey league based in Hungary and Romania. It is sponsored by the Austrian Erste Bank. The league's former sponsor was the Hungarian petrolchemical concern MOL Group.

The games played between the Hungarian teams count towards the Hungarian National Championship in the OB I bajnokság. The Romanian teams also compete in the Romanian National Championship Liga Naţională.

History

In the first season the league comprised six Hungarian teams and four Romanian teams. HC Csíkszereda went undefeated in the post season to win the first MOL Liga title.

In 2009–10, the number of teams went down to five Hungarian and two Romanian teams. Following the regular season, they decided the winner in a final four system. The Budapest Stars met Újpesti TE in the final, after they beat SC Csíkszereda and DAB-Docler, respectively. Újpest started the match better, taking the lead just after one and a half minutes. However, the events took an U-turn and about two hours later, it was the Budapest Stars who lifted the trophy, after winning the match 3–1.

The 2010–11 MOL Liga season was the third edition of the international ice hockey championship for teams from Hungary and Romania. This season, nine teams participated, including defending champions Vasas Budapest Stars, the second team of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga outfit SAPA AV19 Székesfehérvár, and HSC Csíkszereda from Székely Land.

The 2011–12 MOL Liga season was the fourth edition of the international ice hockey championship for teams from Hungary and Romania. Following the withdrawal of Vasas HC, the field is composed of eight clubs this season, including five Hungarian and three Romanian. The regular season ran from 6 September 2011 to 20 January 2012. After the conclusion of the regular season, the six best ranked teams won the right to participate in the playoffs. The top two clubs had byes in the first round of the playoffs, while the remaining four teams were drawn together according to their final position in the regular season (3–6, 4–5). The winners of the match-ups advanced to the semifinals, where they met DAB-Docler and HSC Csíkszereda, respectively. Eventually, Miskolci JJSE beat HSC Csíkszereda and thus secured their spot in the finals, where they faced Dunaújváros, which won their duel in straight matches against Corona Fenestela Braşov. Dunaújváros enjoyed the home ice advantage in the best-of-seven series final, where they swept away Miskolc 4–0 and took the 2011–12 MOL Liga title, the first ever of its kind in the history of the club.

The 2012–13 MOL Liga season was the fifth season of the MOL Liga, a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Seven teams participated in the league, and DAB-Docler won the championship. The league also served as the Hungarian Championship for 2012-13. DAB-Docler, the MOL Liga champion, was also the Hungarian national champion.

The 2013–14 MOL Liga season was the sixth season of the MOL Liga, and HC Nové Zámky won the title. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Balázs Ladányi from DAB-Docler was the season's leading scorer with 63 points.

The 2014–15 MOL Liga season was the seventh season of the MOL Liga. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. HC Nové Zámky were the defending Champions after defeating ASC Corona Braşov in the 2014 Championship, but they lost their championship to Miskolci Jegesmedvék in a 4–0 sweep against them.

The 2015–16 MOL Liga season was the 8th season of the MOL Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék was the defending champion after defeating HC Nové Zámky in the 2014-2015 season. They successfully defended their title after sweeping MAC Budapest in the finals. The league is a multi-national ice hockey league consisting of teams from Hungary and Romania. A new team, Budapest based MAC Budapest, joined the league while Slovakian based, and previous season's finalist, HC Nové Zámky left.

The 2016–17 MOL Liga season was the 9th season of the MOL Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék was the two-time defending champion after defeating MAC Budapest in the 2015-2016 season. They once again successfully defended their title after beating MAC Budapest in the finals, this time in 5 games (4-1). A new team from Serbia, the Belgrade based HK Beograd, joined the league.

In July 2017, MOL, who was formerly the league's naming sponsor, decided against renewing their sponsorship. From the 2017-18 season onwards, the league will be known as the Erste Liga. DVTK Jegesmedvék is the three-time defending champion after defeating MAC Budapest in the 2016-2017 season. A new team from Austria, the second team of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga outfit Vienna Capitals, joined the league while three clubs, Hungarian based Debreceni HK, Romanian based Dunărea Galați and Serbian based HK Beograd, all left the league.

Teams

Current teams

Team City Arena Capacity
ASC Corona 2010 Braşov Flag of Romania Brașov Patinoarul Olimpic Brașov 1,604
HSC Csíkszereda Flag of Romania Miercurea Ciuc Patinoarul Vákár Lájos 3,500
Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák Flag of Hungary Dunaújváros Dunaújvárosi Jégcsarnok 4,500
DVTK Jegesmedvék Flag of Hungary Miskolc Miskolci Jégcsarnok 2,200
Fehérvári Titánok (II.) Flag of Hungary Székesfehérvár Ifj. Ocskay Gábor Jégcsarnok 3,600
Ferencvárosi TC Flag of Hungary Budapest Pesterzsébeti Jégcsarnok 2,400
MAC Budapest Flag of Hungary Budapest Tüskecsarnok 2,540
Újpesti TE Flag of Hungary Budapest Megyeri úti Jégcsarnok 2,000
Vienna Capitals Flag of Austria Vienna Albert Schultz Eishalle 7,022

Former teams

Team City Years in competition
Budapest Stars (Vasas Stars, Vasas HC) Flag of Hungary Budapest 2008–2011
SAPA AV19 Székesfehérvár II Flag of Hungary Székesfehérvár 2008–2009; 2010–2012
CS Progym Gheorgheni Flag of Romania Gheorgheni 2008–2009
HC Csíkszereda Flag of Romania Miercurea Ciuc 2008–2009
Steaua Rangers Flag of Romania Bucharest 2008–2009; 2010–2012
HC Mikron Nové Zámky Flag of Slovakia Nové Zámky 2012-2015
Debreceni Hoki Klub Flag of Hungary Hungary 2015–2017
CSM Dunărea Galați Flag of Romania Bucharest 2016–2017
HK Beograd Flag of Serbia Serbia 2016–2017

Champions

Season Winner Final (matches won) Runner-up
2008–09 Flag of Romania HC Csíkszereda 3-0[1] Flag of Romania SC Csíkszereda
2009–10 Flag of Hungary Budapest Stars 3-1[2] Flag of Hungary Újpesti TE
2010–11 Flag of Romania HSC Csíkszereda 4-1[3] Flag of Hungary Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák
2011–12 Flag of Hungary Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák 4-0[4] Flag of Hungary Miskolci JJSE
2012–13 Flag of Hungary Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák 4-2[5] Flag of Romania HSC Csíkszereda
2013–14 Flag of Slovakia Nové Zámky 4-2[6] Flag of Romania Corona Wolves Braşov
2014–15 Flag of Hungary Miskolci JJSE 4-0 Flag of Slovakia Nové Zámky
2015–16 Flag of Hungary DVTK Jegesmedvék 4-0[7] Flag of Hungary MAC Budapest
2016–17 Flag of Hungary DVTK Jegesmedvék 4-1 Flag of Hungary MAC Budapest
2017–18 Flag of Hungary MAC Budapest 4-1 Flag of Hungary DVTK Jegesmedvék

References

European Hockey Overview
Top-Level Leagues
International

Alps Hockey League - BeNe League - Erste Liga - International Hockey League - Kontinental Hockey League

National

Andorra - Armenia - Austria - Belarus - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Georgia - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Kazakhstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Romania - Serbia - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey - Ukraine - United Kingdom

Second-Level Leagues
Belarus - Belgium - Bulgaria - Czech Republic - Denmark - England - Finland - France - Germany - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Kazakhstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Russia - Slovakia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey - Ukraine
Third-Level Leagues
Austria - Belgium - Czech Republic - Denmark - England - Finland - France - Germany - Hungary - Italy - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Russia - Scotland - Slovakia - Sweden - Switzerland
Fourth-Level and lower Leagues
Austria - Belgium (4, 5) - Czech Republic (4, 5) - Finland (4, 5, 6, 7) - France - Germany (4, 5) - Hungary - Italy - Netherlands (4, 5, 6, 7) - Norway (4, 5, 6, 7) - Poland - Russia (Night League, Amateur Leagues) - Sweden (4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Switzerland (4, 5, 6, 7)
Cup Competitions
Cups

Belarus - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Czech Republic - Denmark - East Germany - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Kazakhstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Netherlands (Cup, Ron Berteling Schaal) - Norway - Poland - Romania - Scotland - Serbia - Slovakia - Slovenia - Soviet Union - Spain - Switzerland - Ukraine - Yugoslavia

Supercups

Belgium - Estonia - Hungary - Italy - Poland - Netherlands - Slovenia - Spain

Defunct Leagues
Soviet Union - Russia - Czechoslovakia - Yugoslavia - West Germany - East Germany - Ireland - Luxembourg - Macedonia - Malta - Portugal - Alpenliga - Interliga - Inter-National League - North Sea Cup - Panonian League - Eastern European - Balkan League (1994-1997) - Baltic League (2001) - Baltic Hockey League (2020) - Carpathian League - Slohokej Liga - Balkan Ice Hockey League - English League - English National League - Scottish National League - British Hockey League - Ice Hockey Superleague - German Championship - Swedish Championship - Klass I - Svenska Serien - Elitserien - Swedish Division I - SM-sarja - Swiss National Championship - Swiss International Championship
Women's Leagues
International leagues

European Women's Hockey League - EWHL Super Cup

National leagues

Austria - Belarus - Belgium - Bulgaria - Croatia - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland (1, 2, 3, U20, U18, U16) - France - Germany (1, 2, 3, Cup) - Great Britain (England U16) - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Kazakhstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Romania - Russia (U18) - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden (1, 2, 3, 4, U20) - Switzerland - Turkey - Ukraine

Defunct leagues

Czechoslovakia - Interliga - Low Countries Cup

Junior Leagues
Austria - Belarus - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Croatia - Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia) - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany (East Germany) - Great Britain - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Kazakhstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Romania - Russia (Soviet Union) - Serbia - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey - Ukraine - Yugoslavia
University Leagues
European University Hockey League - Czech Republic - Great Britain - Netherlands - Russia (RSHL, MSHL, SHLC, SHLMO, SibSHL, SPSHL) - Sweden
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