HK Celje | |
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City | Celje, Slovenia |
League | Alps Hockey League Slovenian Championship |
Founded | 1998 [1] |
Home arena | Celje Ice Hall |
Colours | Blue, yellow |
Head coach | Gal Koren |
Captain | Jure Sotlar |
Website | www |
Hokejski klub Celje (English: Celje Hockey Club) or simply HK Celje is an ice hockey club from Celje, Slovenia. The club was established in 1998. [1] They play their home matches at Celje Ice Hall with a seating capacity for 400 spectators. [2]
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