Comarch Cracovia is the oldest active sport club in Poland. Founded on 13 June 1906 in Krakow, the club has won 12 league championships in ice hockey, most recently in 2016/17. The club’s iconic white and red striped design is known all over Poland and is used both by its football and hockey teams.
The first information on hockey in Cracovia dates back to 1912, but it was a dozen or so years later when the first hockey team really emerged. Starting in 1923 it was coached by Józef Lustgarten and consisted of high school students.
The first official game was played on 17 February 1924 which Cracovia won 1-0 against AZS. The team currently plays in the Polish Ekstraliga - the top league in Polish hockey.
Their recent string of success has come under the guidance of Rudolf Roháček, who has now been the team's Head Coach since 2005/05.
The team made Polish hockey's debut in the CHL in the 2016/17 season and despite losing all games, saw an average attendance of 6,666 for their two home matches. After another group stage elimination in the 2017/18 CHL season, Cracovia return to the Champions Hockey League for the 2022/23 season after having won the IIHF Continental Cup for the first time in the club's history in 2022.
Quick Facts
- 12-times Polish champions
- First Polish team to play in the CHL
- 2021/22 IIHF Continental Cup champions
CHL Record
Season | Stage |
2016/17 | Group Stage |
2017/18 | Group Stage |