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.

Dukla Jihlava is a prominent Czech ice hockey team based in Jihlava, known for its rich history and strong presence in Czech ice hockey. Founded in 1956, the team has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in the Czech Republic, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Dukla Jihlava has won multiple national championships and has a passionate fan base that supports the team through thick and thin. The team is recognized for its disciplined style of play, talented roster of players, and contributions to the development of Czech hockey talent. Competing primarily in the Czech Extraliga, Dukla Jihlava continues to be a significant force in Czech ice hockey, embodying a proud tradition of excellence and sportsmanship.