| Kristall Elektrostal | |
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| City: | Elektrostal, Russia |
| League: | Minor Hockey League Division B |
| Founded: | 1949 |
| Home Arena: | Ledovyi Dvorets Sporta Kristall |
| Colors: | Red, Black, Yellow, White |
Kristall Elektrostal is an ice hockey team in Elektrostal, Russia. The club currently competes in the Minor Hockey League Division B, the second level Russian junior league.
History[]
The club was created as Khimik Elektrostal in 1949. They have changed their name seven times in history:
- 1953: Klub imeni Karla Marksa Elektrostal
- 1954: DK imeni Karla Marksa Elektrostal
- 1956: Elektrostal
- 1968: Kristall Elektrostal
- 1971: Ledovyi Dvorets Sporta "Kristall"
- 2000: Elemash Elektrostal
- 2003: Kristall Elektrostal
Elektrostal competed in the top-level Soviet Championship League from 1952 to 1964. They were relegated after the 1963-64 season and spent many years playing in the lower-level Soviet competitions. They won the third-tier Vtoraya Liga in 1972.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Elektrostal earned a spot in the top-tier Russian competition, the International Hockey League, for the 1994-95 season. They competed in the IHL and its successor, the Russian Superleague, until being relegated following the 1999-2000 season.
They then competed in the second-tier Vysshaya Liga and the third-tier Pervaya Liga, before joining the Minor Hockey League Division B.
Achievements[]
- Vtoraya Liga champion: 1972.