Overview
BK Havlíčkův Brod (full name: Bruslařský klub Havlíčkův Brod) is a Czech ice‑hockey club based in the town of Havlíčkův Brod, Vysočina Region. The club fields senior men’s teams that compete in the second tier of Czech ice hockey, the 2. liga (Western Conference).
History
- Founding: The organisation traces its origins to 1928.
- Early activity: Ice hockey was played locally as early as 1909 on the municipal pond “Hastrman.”
- Top‑level appearance: BK Havlíčkův Brod participated in the Czechoslovak top division in the 1947/48 season, finishing last in Group B.
- Modern era: Since the 2015/16 season the club has been a regular member of the 2. liga, the third‑highest national competition. The current name has been used since 2015.
League participation
- Competes in the 2. liga – Western Conference, the third level of Czech ice hockey.
- The club’s historical league record includes seasons in the former top division (1947/48) and continuous participation in the second tier since the mid‑2010s.
Home arena
- Venue: Zimní stadion Kotlina, Havlíčkův Brod.
- Capacity: Approximately 4 000 spectators.
Club colours and identity
- Primary colours: red and white.
- Nickname: “Rebelové” (the Rebels).
Management and staff (as of the latest available information)
- Owner: BK Havlíčkův Brod 2019, s.r.o.
- President: Jan Suchý.
- Chairman: Miroslav Třetina.
- Head coach: Petr Novák.
- Assistant coach: Antonín Nečas.
- Team captain: Jan Novák.
Notable aspects
- The club maintains a youth development system that fields teams across multiple age categories.
- It is a member of the Czech Ice Hockey Association (ČSLH).
References
- “BK Havlíčkův Brod,” Czech Wikipedia, accessed via Tavily extraction (content includes foundation year, name change, league participation, arena capacity, club colours, and management details).
