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HK Slavia Sofia
HC Slavia Sofia ( bg, Славия София), ''Slaviya Sofiya'') is an ice hockey team from the Bulgarian Hockey League based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The team has won 19 league titles, and are a member of the Slavia Sofia sports club. History The team was founded in 1919 under the name of NFD Slavia Sofia. They competed as DSO Stroitel Sofia from 1948–1951, and six years as Udarnik Sofia, before changing their name to Slavia Sofia in 1957. The team has won nineteen Bulgarian championships, making them the most successful team in the country. They have also finished as runners-up eleven times, and won the Bulgarian Cup twelve times. The club has participated in the IIHF Continental Cup several times, and have never made it past the second round. Notable players * Konstantin Mihailov * Georgi Milanov * Kiril Vajarov Kiril Vajarov ( bg, Кирил Въжаров, 18 February 1988 – 18 April 2009) was a Bulgarian ice hockey goaltender, who played for HC Slavia Sofia. Care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofia
Sofia ( ; bg, София, Sofiya, ) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. It has a humid continental climate. Being in the centre of the Balkans, it is midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, and closest to the Aegean Sea. Known as Serdica in Antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. The recorded history of the city begins with the attestation of the conquest of Serdica by the Roman Republic in 29 BC from the Celtic tribe Serdi. During the decline of the Roman Empire, the city was raided by Huns, Visigoths, Avars and Slavs. In 809, Serdica was incorporated into the Bulgarian Empire by Khan Krum and became known as Sredets. In 1018, the Byzantines ended Bulgarian rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgaria
Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria covers a territory of , and is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities are Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas. One of the earliest societies in the lands of modern-day Bulgaria was the Neolithic Karanovo culture, which dates back to 6,500 BC. In the 6th to 3rd century BC the region was a battleground for ancient Thracians, Persians, Celts and Macedonians; stability came when the Roman Empire conquered the region in AD 45. After the Roman state splintered, tribal invasions in the region resumed. Around the 6th century, these territories were settled by the early Slavs. The Bulgars, led by Asp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgarian Hockey League
The Bulgarian Hockey League is an ice hockey league in Bulgaria. Teams As of 2021, the Bulgarian Hockey League consists of the following teams: *CSKA Sofia *Irbis-Skate Sofia * HC NSA Sofia *HC Slavia Sofia *HC Levski Sofia Former teams * Cerveno Zname Sofia * Metallurg Pernik * Torpedo Sofia *Akademika Sofia Akademika Sofia was an ice hockey team in Sofia, Bulgaria. They folded in 2008. History The club was founded in 1949 as part of the Akademik Sofia sports club and existed until 1993 when they merged with CSKA Sofia. In 1995 the club was founded ag ... * Red Star Sofia Bulgarian League Champions Titles by team References External linkswww.bghockey.com (Bulgarian) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slavia Ice Stadium
Slavia may refer to: Toponymy * Slavia, a general term for an area inhabited by Slavs * Slawiya, one of the tribal centers of early East Slavs * The medieval name for the Wendish settlement area * The medieval name for the duchy of Pomerania * The medieval name for Mecklenburg * The medieval name for the Rani principality * A term for the objective of Pan-Slavism of forming a united Slavic state * Slavia Friulana, a small mountainous region in northeastern Italy * Slavia, Florida, an unincorporated community in Seminole County Sports * SK Slavia Prague, a Czech football club ** SK Slavia Praha (women), football ** Slavia Prague (juniors), a men's junior football club ** BC Slavia Prague, now USK Praha, basketball ** SK Slavia Prague Basketball, basketball ** DHC Slavia Prague, women's handball ** HC Slavia Prague, ice hockey ** RC Slavia Prague, rugby union * Slavia Sofia (sports club), based in Sofia, Bulgaria ** PFC Slavia Sofia, football ** Slavia Stadium in Sofia ** BC S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slavia Sofia (sports Club)
United Sports Club Slavia eurohockey.org ( bg, Обединен спортен клуб Славия) is a from , , founded in 1913. It has sections for football, ice hockey and basketball. Departments * HC Slavia Sofia, ice hockey team * |
Bulgarian Cup (ice Hockey)
The Bulgarian Cup ( bg, Купа на България) is the national ice hockey cup competition in Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedo .... Winners (when available) References External linksCSKA Sofia Website Ice hockey competitions in Bulgaria National ice hockey cup competitions in Europe {{icehockey-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IIHF Continental Cup
The Continental Cup is a second-level ice hockey tournament for European clubs (behind Champions Hockey League), begun in 1997 after the discontinuing of the European Cup. It was intended for teams from countries without representatives in the European Hockey League, with participating teams chosen by the countries' respective ice hockey associations. Hans Dobida served as chairman of the Continental Cup until 2018. Format The competition began in 1997–98 with 42 clubs from 26 countries, which expanded to 48 teams for the next two years. The tournament was played in seeded rounds of qualifying groups. There were three rounds of qualifying groups, with winners of qualifying groups progressing to the next round. The three winners of the third round groups entered the semifinals, along with the host club. The first round was held in September, the second in October, the third in November and the finals in December. In the 2000–01 season, with the European Hockey League on hiatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstantin Mihailov
Konstantin Mihailov (also Mihaylov; ; born 22 May 1964) is a Bulgarian former professional ice hockey and roller in-line hockey goaltender. He played in 28 Ice Hockey World Championships with the Bulgaria men's national ice hockey team, and three IIHF Inline Hockey World Championships with the Bulgaria men's national inline hockey team, then retired from international play at age 51. His lengthy international career was recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) with receipt of the Torriani Award, which inducted him into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2019. Early life Mihailov was born on 22 May 1964, in Sofia, People's Republic of Bulgaria, and has a twin brother named Boris. The brothers started playing hockey at age 14, and learned on the outdoor Druzhba rink in Sofia. Their father Simeon played hockey until he was 40 years old, and wanted his boys to play as wingers, but Konstantin dreamed of being a goaltender. He innovated equipment for the position by reusin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgi Milanov (ice Hockey)
Georgi Milanov ( bg, Георги Миланов) (8 September 1952 – 2 November 2014) was a Bulgarian ice hockey player and coach who played for Slavia Sofia and the national team A national sports team (commonly known as a national team or a national side) is a team that represents a nation, rather than a particular club or region, in an international sport. The term is most commonly associated with team sports, for exam .... He also coached the national team on multiple occasions. In helped Slavia Sofia win the Bulgarian championship in the 1984–85 season, winning the best goaltender award in the process. He began coaching in 1987, leading Slavia to another title in his first season. This started a period of Slavia winning 17 championships over the next 25 years, with Milanov as coach. He had a son, Martin, who also played hockey and would coach the Bulgarian junior teams. References External links * 1952 births 2014 deaths Bulgarian ice hockey goaltenders HC S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiril Vajarov
Kiril Vajarov ( bg, Кирил Въжаров, 18 February 1988 – 18 April 2009) was a Bulgarian ice hockey goaltender, who played for HC Slavia Sofia. Career Vajarov was a three time Bulgarian champion with HC Slavia Sofia. International career Vajarov was a member of the Bulgaria men's national ice hockey team. He played three games in the tournament. He was also a member of the country's U18 and U20 teams. Death He was stabbed to death on 18 April 2009 as he was visiting a nightclub in Sofia, Bulgaria. The 21-year-old was celebrating the birthday of a friend, who was also killed in the incident. See also * List of ice hockey players who died during their playing career This is a list of ice hockey players who died during their playing careers. Player deaths Before 1931 1930–1969 1970–1989 1990–1999 2000–2009 2010–2019 2020–present day See also *Sportspeople who died during their car ... References External links * 1988 births 2009 murd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1919 Establishments In Bulgaria
Events January * January 1 ** The Czechoslovak Legions occupy much of the self-proclaimed "free city" of Bratislava, Pressburg (now Bratislava), enforcing its incorporation into the new republic of Czechoslovakia. ** HMY Iolaire, HMY ''Iolaire'' sinks off the coast of the Hebrides; 201 people, mostly servicemen returning home to Lewis and Harris, are killed. * January 2–January 22, 22 – Russian Civil War: The Red Army's Caspian-Caucasian Front begins the Northern Caucasus Operation (1918–1919), Northern Caucasus Operation against the White Army, but fails to make progress. * January 3 – The Faisal–Weizmann Agreement is signed by Faisal I of Iraq, Emir Faisal (representing the Arab Kingdom of Hejaz) and Zionism, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann, for Arab–Jewish cooperation in the development of a Jewish homeland in Palestine (region), Palestine, and an Arab nation in a large part of the Middle East. * January 5 – In Germany: ** Spartacist uprising in B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgarian Hockey League Teams
Bulgarian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Bulgaria * Bulgarians, a South Slavic ethnic group * Bulgarian language, a Slavic language * Bulgarian alphabet * A citizen of Bulgaria, see Demographics of Bulgaria * Bulgarian culture * Bulgarian cuisine, a representative of the cuisine of Southeastern Europe See also * * List of Bulgarians, include * Bulgarian name, names of Bulgarians * Bulgarian umbrella, an umbrella with a hidden pneumatic mechanism * Bulgar (other) * Bulgarian-Serbian War (other) The term Bulgarian-Serbian War or Serbian-Bulgarian War may refer to: * Bulgarian-Serbian War (839-842) * Bulgarian-Serbian War (853) * Bulgarian-Serbian wars (917-924) * Bulgarian-Serbian War (1330) * Bulgarian-Serbian War (1885) * Bulgarian-Serbi ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
