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Latvia Premjerliga 03/24 17:30 2 [4] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HK Mogo [1] L 1-8
Latvia Premjerliga 03/22 17:30 2 [4] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HK Mogo [1] L 4-6
Latvia Premjerliga 03/20 17:15 2 [1] HK Mogo v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [4] L 14-1
Latvia Premjerliga 03/18 17:15 2 [1] HK Mogo v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [4] L 6-3
Latvia Premjerliga 03/15 14:30 - [4] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HK Mogo [1] L 2-8
Latvia Premjerliga 03/12 17:00 - [2] HK Zemgale/LLU v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [4] L 8-0
Latvia Premjerliga 03/05 17:00 - [7] HS Riga v Vilniaus Hockey Punks [4] W 2-6
Latvia Premjerliga 03/02 14:30 - [4] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HK Mogo [1] L 1-8
Latvia Premjerliga 03/01 15:30 - [4] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HK Mogo [1] L 1-9
Latvia Premjerliga 02/23 14:30 - [6] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HC Panter [3] W 4-3
Latvia Premjerliga 02/22 14:30 - [6] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HC Panter [3] W 4-3
Latvia Premjerliga 02/16 14:30 - [6] Vilniaus Hockey Punks v HS Riga [7] W 4-1

Wikipedia - Hockey Punks Vilnius

Hockey Punks Vilnius is a professional ice hockey team located in Vilnius, Lithuania, which plays in the Latvian Hockey Higher League, the top tier of ice hockey in Latvia. The team plays its 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. Interest in the sport further increased following the launch of 'Heat on Ice' on Tango TV. Heat on Ice was a weekly show covering the latest hockey news and highlights from around the world, with celebrity guests. One of these guests was G&G Sindikatas rapper Gabrielius 'Svaras' Liaudanskas who would go on to be a prominent supporter of the team, often promoting Hockey Punks in interviews. Svaras would subsequently play for the team for 6 years, as did his bandmate Andrius 'Pushaz' Glušakovas.

Initially, Hockey Punks focused solely on training, before ultimately joining the Lithuanian second tier in 2010. Their first season was a tough one, only winning one game whilst suffering a goal difference of -41. 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.

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. During this time with the team Kasparaitis played 7 games for the Hockey Punks, registering 22 points.

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. The team finished second in their group after beating Estonian side HC Everest, but losing to Latvia's HK Liepāja, and therefore qualified for the final round, scheduled for February 2021.

Vilniaus Hockey Punks is a dynamic and passionate ice hockey team based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Known for their energetic play style and unwavering team spirit, the Punks have become a prominent presence in Lithuania's ice hockey scene. Comprising talented local players and dedicated enthusiasts, they strive to promote the sport's growth and inspire a new generation of hockey fans. With their distinctive team identity and commitment to excellence, Vilniaus Hockey Punks continue to make their mark both on and off the ice, embodying the vibrant spirit of Lithuanian ice hockey.