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{{Infobox hockey team
{{Infobox hockey team
| team       = Vilnius Hockey Punks
| team = Hockey Punks Vilnius
| colour     =  
| colour = background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#ED1B24 5px solid;
| colour text=  
| colour text = #000000
| logo       = Punks.jpg
| logo = Hockey Punks logo.png
| logosize   = 200px
| logosize = 205px
| city       = [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]
| city = [[Vilnius]], Lithuania
| league     = [[Lithuania Hockey League]]
| league = [[Latvian Hockey League|OHL]]
| conference =  
| founded = {{Start date|2007}}<ref name="SLM">{{cite web|title=Vilniaus Hockey Punks nežada sustoti|url=https://www.sportlandmagazine.com/lit/vilniaus-hockey-punks-nezada-sustoti/|publisher=Sportland Magazine|language=lithuanian|date=December 18, 2005|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
| division  =
| operated =  
| founded    = 2008
| arena = [[Utenos pramogų arena|Pramogų Arena]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Hockey Punks on Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/HockeyPunks|publisher=HockeyArenas.net|language=english|date=January 24, 2020|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref name="EP">{{cite web |title=Hockey Punks|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/14264/hockey-punks|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref>
| arena     = [[Akropolis Vilnius]]
| capacity = 2500<ref>{{cite web|title=Pramogų arena - Ąžuolyno g. 9, Vilnius - Koncertų salės - iVilnius.lt - Vilniaus miesto gidas|url=http://www.ivilnius.lt/kur-pramogauti/kulturos-renginiu-vietos/koncertu-sales/pramogu-arena/|publisher=ivilnius.lt|language=lithuanian|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
| colours   = Red, white
| colours = Black, red, white<br />{{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#ED1B24}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}
| coach      =
| owner =  
| GM         =
| GM =  
| website    =
| coach = [[Mindaugas Kieras]]
| name1      = Vilnius Hockey Punks
| captain =  
| dates1    = 2008-present
| affiliates =  
| name2      =  
| parentclub =  
| dates2    =  
| farmclub =  
}}  
| website = {{URL|https://www.hockeypunks.lt}}
'''Vilnius Hockey Punks''' are an ice hockey team in [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]. The club was founded in 2008 and plays in the [[Lithuania Hockey League]].
}}
 
'''Hockey Punks Vilnius''' is a professional [[ice hockey]] team located in [[Vilnius]], Lithuania, which plays in the [[Latvian Hockey League]], the top tier of ice hockey in [[Latvia]]. They play home games at [[Utenos pramogų arena|Pramogų arena]].
 
==History==
Hockey Punks Vilnius were founded in 2007 when [[Lithuania men's national ice hockey team|Lithuanian national team]] players Šarūnas Kuliešius and Martynas Šlikas started popularising the sport in the capital.<ref name="SLM"/> Interest in the sport further increased following the launch of 'Heat on Ice' on Tango TV.<ref name="SLM"/> Heat on Ice was a weekly show covering the latest hockey news and highlights from around the world, with celebrity guests.<ref name="Delfi">{{cite web|title=Tango TV – laida apie ledo ritulį "Karštis ant ledo"|url=https://www.delfi.lt/veidai/eteris/tango-tv-laida-apie-ledo-rituli-karstis-ant-ledo.d?id=10941527|publisher=Delfi|language=lithuanian|date=October 13, 2006|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> One of these guests was G&G Sindikata] rapper Gabrielius 'Svaras' Liaudanskas who would go on to be a prominent supporter of the team, often promoting Hockey Punks in interviews.<ref name="SLM"/> Svaras would subsequently play for the team for 6 years,<ref>{{cite web|title=Gabrielius Svaras Liaudanskas|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/230707/gabrielius-svaras-liaudanskas|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Delfi2">{{cite web|title= Lietuvos ledo ritulio čempionate – reperio Svaro įvartis|url=https://www.delfi.lt/sportas/kitos-sporto-sakos/lietuvos-ledo-ritulio-cempionate-reperio-svaro-ivartis.d?id=60142655#ixzz2I2IIFTSX|publisher=[[Delfi (web portal)|Delfi]]|language=lithuanian|date=December 3, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> as did his bandmate Andrius 'Pushaz' Glušakovas.<ref name="SLM"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrius Glušakovas|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/230732/andrius-glusakovas|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
 
Initially, Hockey Punks focused solely on training, before ultimately joining the Lithuanian second tier in 2010.<ref name="SLM"/> Their first season was a tough one, only winning one game whilst suffering a goal difference of -41.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elite Prospects - Team Standings Lithuania2|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/lithuania2/standings/2010-2011|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> Three seasons later, Hockey Punks were admitted to the [[Lithuania Hockey League]], where they have played since. During their time in the NLRL, Hockey Punks have not won the league, however, they have lost in the playoff finals on two occasions; in 2016 and 2019.<ref name="EP"/>
 
Between 2013 and 2017 former [[National Hockey League|NHL]] star and Olympic gold medalist Darius Kasparaitis played sporadically for the Hockey Punks in order to qualify for the Lithuanian national team, having previously represented [[Russia men's national ice hockey team|Russia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Darius Kasparaitis putting retirement on hold to join Lithuanian national team|url=https://www.si.com/hockey/news/darius-kasparaitis-putting-retirement-on-hold-to-join-lithuanian-national-team|publisher=[[The Hockey News]]|language=english|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kasparaitis Is Playing for More Than a Paycheck|url=https://thehockeywriters.com/darius-kasparaitis-interview/|publisher=TheHockeyWriters.com|language=english|date=November 18, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> During this time with the team Kasparaitis played 7 games for the Hockey Punks, registering 22 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Darius Kasparaitis|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/8685/darius-kasparaitis|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
 
In 2020 Hockey Punks took part in the inaugural [[Baltic Hockey League]], a competition made up of two teams from each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.<ref name="EH">{{cite web |title=Baltic Hockey League finally start|url=http://www.eurohockey.com/article/5532-baltic-hockey-league-finally-start.html|publisher=EuroHockey.com|language=english|date=November 16, 2020|access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref> The team finished 2nd in their group after beating Estonian side [[HC Everest]], but losing to Latvia's [[HK Liepāja]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Lietuva always h'ockey!|url=http://www.hockey.lt/index.php/baltic-league/baltijos-ledo-ritulio-lyga--d-kasparaicio-grupe/118639|publisher=[[Lithuanian Ice Hockey Federation]]|language=lithuanian|access-date=January 14, 2020}}</ref> and therefore qualified for the final round, scheduled for February 2021.
 
==Season-by-season record==
'''''Note:''' GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes''
{| cellpadding=5
|- bgcolor="#dddddd"
| '''Season''' || '''GP''' || '''W''' || '''L''' || '''T''' || '''OTW''' || '''OTL'''|| '''Pts''' || '''GF''' || '''GA''' || '''Finish''' || '''Playoffs'''
|-
| 2015-16 || 24 || 16 || 6 || — || 0 || 2 || 50 || 130 || 89 || 2nd || Final loss
|- bgcolor="#dddddd"
| 2016-17 || 20 || 10 || 9 || — || 1 || 0 || 32 || 87 || 32 || 3rd || Semi-final loss
|-
| 2017-18 || 20 || 10 || 8 || — || 0 || 2 || 32 || 91 || 32 || 3rd || Semi-final loss
|- bgcolor="#dddddd"
| 2018-19 || 18 || 5 || 11 || — || 2 || 0 || 19 || 51 || 78 || 3rd|| Final loss
|-
| 2019-20 || 18 || 12 || 4 || — || 1 || 1 || 39 || 120 || 64 || 2 || Playoffs cancelled
|}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.eurohockey.com/club/5568-hockey-punks-vilnius.html?league=875&season=2015 Team profile] on eurohockey.com
*[http://www.eurohockey.com/club/5568-hockey-punks-vilnius.html?league=875&season=2015 Team profile] on eurohockey.com
{{Wikipedia}}
[[Category:Ice hockey teams in Lithuania]]
[[Category:Ice hockey teams in Lithuania]]

Revision as of 15:30, 30 July 2024

Hockey Punks Vilnius
Hockey Punks logo.png
City: Vilnius, Lithuania
League: OHL
Founded: 2007 (2007)[1]
Home Arena: Pramogų Arena[2][3]
Colors: Black, red, white
              
Head Coach: Mindaugas Kieras


Hockey Punks Vilnius is a professional ice hockey team located in Vilnius, Lithuania, which plays in the Latvian Hockey League, the top tier of ice hockey in Latvia. They play home games at Pramogų arena.

History

Hockey Punks Vilnius were founded in 2007 when Lithuanian national team players Šarūnas Kuliešius and Martynas Šlikas started popularising the sport in the capital.[1] Interest in the sport further increased following the launch of 'Heat on Ice' on Tango TV.[1] Heat on Ice was a weekly show covering the latest hockey news and highlights from around the world, with celebrity guests.[4] One of these guests was G&G Sindikata] rapper Gabrielius 'Svaras' Liaudanskas who would go on to be a prominent supporter of the team, often promoting Hockey Punks in interviews.[1] Svaras would subsequently play for the team for 6 years,[5][6] as did his bandmate Andrius 'Pushaz' Glušakovas.[1][7]

Initially, Hockey Punks focused solely on training, before ultimately joining the Lithuanian second tier in 2010.[1] Their first season was a tough one, only winning one game whilst suffering a goal difference of -41.[8] Three seasons later, Hockey Punks were admitted to the Lithuania Hockey League, where they have played since. During their time in the NLRL, Hockey Punks have not won the league, however, they have lost in the playoff finals on two occasions; in 2016 and 2019.[3]

Between 2013 and 2017 former NHL star and Olympic gold medalist Darius Kasparaitis played sporadically for the Hockey Punks in order to qualify for the Lithuanian national team, having previously represented Russia.[9][10] During this time with the team Kasparaitis played 7 games for the Hockey Punks, registering 22 points.[11]

In 2020 Hockey Punks took part in the inaugural Baltic Hockey League, a competition made up of two teams from each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.[12] The team finished 2nd in their group after beating Estonian side HC Everest, but losing to Latvia's HK Liepāja,[13] and therefore qualified for the final round, scheduled for February 2021.

Season-by-season record

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Season GP W L T OTW OTL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs
2015-16 24 16 6 — 0 2 50 130 89 2nd Final loss
2016-17 20 10 9 — 1 0 32 87 32 3rd Semi-final loss
2017-18 20 10 8 — 0 2 32 91 32 3rd Semi-final loss
2018-19 18 5 11 — 2 0 19 51 78 3rd Final loss
2019-20 18 12 4 — 1 1 39 120 64 2 Playoffs cancelled

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Vilniaus Hockey Punks nežada sustoti" (in lithuanian). Sportland Magazine. December 18, 2005. https://www.sportlandmagazine.com/lit/vilniaus-hockey-punks-nezada-sustoti/. 
  2. ↑ "Hockey Punks on Facebook" (in english). HockeyArenas.net. January 24, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/HockeyPunks. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Hockey Punks" (in english). EliteProspects.com. https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/14264/hockey-punks. 
  4. ↑ "Tango TV – laida apie ledo ritulį "Karštis ant ledo"" (in lithuanian). Delfi. October 13, 2006. https://www.delfi.lt/veidai/eteris/tango-tv-laida-apie-ledo-rituli-karstis-ant-ledo.d?id=10941527. 
  5. ↑ "Gabrielius Svaras Liaudanskas" (in english). EliteProspects.com. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/230707/gabrielius-svaras-liaudanskas. 
  6. ↑ "Lietuvos ledo ritulio čempionate – reperio Svaro įvartis" (in lithuanian). Delfi. December 3, 2012. https://www.delfi.lt/sportas/kitos-sporto-sakos/lietuvos-ledo-ritulio-cempionate-reperio-svaro-ivartis.d?id=60142655#ixzz2I2IIFTSX. 
  7. ↑ "Andrius Glušakovas" (in english). EliteProspects.com. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/230732/andrius-glusakovas. 
  8. ↑ "Elite Prospects - Team Standings Lithuania2" (in english). EliteProspects.com. https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/lithuania2/standings/2010-2011. 
  9. ↑ "Darius Kasparaitis putting retirement on hold to join Lithuanian national team" (in english). The Hockey News. January 17, 2016. https://www.si.com/hockey/news/darius-kasparaitis-putting-retirement-on-hold-to-join-lithuanian-national-team. 
  10. ↑ "Kasparaitis Is Playing for More Than a Paycheck" (in english). TheHockeyWriters.com. November 18, 2017. https://thehockeywriters.com/darius-kasparaitis-interview/. 
  11. ↑ "Darius Kasparaitis" (in english). EliteProspects.com. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/8685/darius-kasparaitis. 
  12. ↑ "Baltic Hockey League finally start" (in english). EuroHockey.com. November 16, 2020. http://www.eurohockey.com/article/5532-baltic-hockey-league-finally-start.html. 
  13. ↑ "Lietuva always h'ockey!" (in lithuanian). Lithuanian Ice Hockey Federation. http://www.hockey.lt/index.php/baltic-league/baltijos-ledo-ritulio-lyga--d-kasparaicio-grupe/118639. 

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