| Bílí Tygři Liberec | |
|---|---|
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| City | Liberec |
| League | Czech Extraliga |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Home arena | Tipsport Arena (Capacity: 7,250) |
| General manager |
 Petr Syrovátko |
| Head coach |
Pavel Hynek |
| Affiliates | Benátky nad Jizerou (1.liga) |
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Bílí Tygři Liberec (English: Liberec White Tigers) are a professional ice hockey club based in Liberec, Czech Republic. The team competes in the Czech Extraliga, the highest level of play in professional Czech ice hockey.
History[]
After World War II, there were three teams in Liberec.
- 1956: Two organizations merged to form "Lokomotiva Liberec"
- 1961: Team name was changed to "Stadion Liberec"
- 60's to 90's: Team played in the second and third level leagues (First and Second Divisions)
- 1994: Syner, a local building company, entered into the organization as a general partner.
- 1995: The team advanced to the second level (First Division)
- 2000: The organization identity changed to "White Tigers". The goal of the organization was to earn promotion to the Extraleague in the following seasons.
- 2002: Team advanced to the Extraleague, winning the 'barrage' series over Kladno.
- 2003: Team finished in 12th place.
- 2004: Team finished in 11th place. The aim for next season is to secure a playoff spot.
- 2005: Team finished in 5th place and then the third in the play-off.
- 2006: Team finished in 1st place and then the fifth in the play-off.
- 2007: Team finished in 1st place and then the third in the play-off.
- 2008: Team finished in 3rd place and then the fourth in the play-off.
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