HC Dukla Jihlava

HC Dukla Jihlava, founded in 1956, is an ice hockey team in the Czech Republic. It won the Czechoslovak Extraliga title 12 times: six consecutive championships beginning in 1967, then in 1974, four consecutive championships beginning in 1982, and again in 1991. As of 2019, HC Dukla Jihlava plays in the Czech 1. liga after being relegated from the Czech Extraliga in 2017–18.

Some of its prominent players have included Jaroslav Holík, Jiří Holík, Jan Klapáč, Jan Suchý, Ladislav Šmíd senior, Miloš Podhorský, Jan Hrbatý, Josef Augusta, Milan Chalupa, Jaroslav Benák, Petr Vlk, Libor Dolana, Igor Liba, Oldřich Válek, Dominik Hašek, Jiří Crha and Bedřich Ščerban.

HC Dukla Jihlava is a renowned professional ice hockey team based in Jihlava, Czech Republic. Established in 1956, the club has a rich history and is one of the most successful and storied teams in Czech ice hockey. Known for their strong defensive play and disciplined style, HC Dukla Jihlava has won multiple national championships and has a passionate fan base. The team competes in the Czech Extraliga, the top tier of Czech ice hockey, and has contributed significantly to the development of Czech hockey talent over the decades. With a proud tradition and a commitment to excellence, HC Dukla Jihlava remains a prominent and respected name in Czech ice hockey circles.