- HC Bílí Tygři Liberec
Hockey team
team= Bílí Tygři Liberec
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city=Liberec ,Czech Republic
league=Czech Extraliga
founded=1956
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arena=Tipsport Arena
colours= blue and white
coach=Dušan Gregor Bílí Tygři Liberec (Liberec White Tigers Hockey Club) is an
ice hockey team in theCzech Extraliga . Their home arena isTipsport Arena inLiberec .History:
After World War II.: There were three teams in Liberec
1956: Two organizations merged to form "Lokomotiva Liberec"
1961: Team name was changed to "Stadion Liberec"
60's to 90's: Team played in the second and third level leagues (First and Second Divisions)
1994: Syner, a local building company, entered into the organization as a general partner.
1995: The team advanced to the second level (First Division)
2000: The organization identity changed to "White Tigers". The goal of the organization was to earn promotion to the Extraleague in the following seasons.
2002: Team advanced to the Extraleague, winning the 'barrage' series over Kladno.
2003: Team finished in 12th place.
2004: Team finished in 11th place. The aim for next season is to secure a playoff spot.
2005: Team finished in 5th place and then the third in the play-off.
2006: Team finished in 1st place and then the fifth in the play-off.
2007: Team finished in 1st place and then the third in the play-off.
External links
* [http://www.hcbilitygri.cz/ Official website]
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