Polonia Bydgoszcz

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Polonia Bydgoszcz was an ice hockey team in Bydoszcz, Poland. They were a member of the sports club of the same name.

Initially known as Gwardia Katowice from 1953 to 1956, the club frequently played in the Polska Liga Hokejowa from 1953 to 1987. They finished as the league's runner-up on two occasions

In the years where they didn't play in the PLH, Bydgoszcz participated in the second-level Polish 2. Liga. They won the 2. Liga three times.

Bydgoszcz also fielded a junior team, which won the Polish Junior Championship in 1966. It also finished second in 1973.

The club became independent from the sports club in 1992 and re-branded itself as BTH Bydgoszcz. The independent team folded in 2003.

Achievements

  • Polska Liga Hokejowa
    • Runner-up (2): 1954, 1955
    • Third place (2): 1964, 1965
  • Polish 2. Liga
    • Champion (3): 1960, 1986, 1989
  • Polish Junior Championship
    • Champion (1): 1966
    • Runner-up (1): 1973

Team Photos