HK Trnava

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HK Gladiators Trnava
HK Trnava logo.png
NicknameGladiátori
City Trnava, Slovakia
League Slovak 1. Liga
Founded1957 (1957)
Home arena Trnava Ice Stadium
ColoursRed, black, white
   
General managerAdriana Hosťovecká
Head coach Flag of Slovakia.svg Martin Baran
Captain Flag of Slovakia.svg Roman Jurák
Website hktrnava.sk

HK Gladiators Trnava is an ice hockey team based in Trnava, Slovakia. It plays in the Slovak 1. Liga, the country's second division of ice hockey. The club was founded in 1957.

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History

Ice hockey is played in Trnava since 1923 when the first friendly game between ŠK Trnava and 1.ČsŠK Bratislava was played at the nature rink in Eagle Garden. Since 1935 Trnava played in western area with three clubs from Bratislava (Slavia, VŠ, ČsŠK) and Nitra, Nove Mesto nad Vahom, Topoľčany and other. However, the club was founded in 1957. Since the season 2004–05, Trnava is playing in the Slovak 1. Liga.

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