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	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>		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"/>		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 won the league in 2022, and 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>		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>

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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]]

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{{Infobox hockey team
| team = Vilnius Hockey Punks
| colour =
| colour text=
| logo = Punks.jpg
| logosize = 200px
| city = [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]
| league = [[Lithuania Hockey League]]
| conference =
| division =
| founded = 2008
| arena = [[Akropolis Vilnius]]
| colours = Red, white
| coach =
| GM =
| website =
| name1 = Vilnius Hockey Punks
| dates1 = 2008-present
| name2 =
| dates2 =
}}
'''Vilnius Hockey Punks''' are an ice hockey team in [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]. The club was founded in 2008 and plays in the [[Lithuania Hockey League]].

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

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	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>		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"/>		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 won the league in 2022, and 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>		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>