EHC Black Wings Linz
- Alias
- BW Linz
- Leagues Played
- Austria EHL 584 Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 42 Champions Hockey League 8
- Links
- www.blackwings.at Instagram Facebook Wikipedia
Results
| Austria EHL | 03/11 18:30 | 3 |
[3] Salzburg
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EHC Black Wings Linz
[5] 
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L | 5-1 | |
| Austria EHL | 03/09 17:00 | 3 |
[5] EHC Black Wings Linz
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Salzburg
[3]
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L | 2-3 | |
| Austria EHL | 03/07 18:15 | 3 |
[3] Salzburg
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EHC Black Wings Linz
[5]
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L | 5-1 | |
| Austria EHL | 03/05 18:15 | 3 |
[5] EHC Black Wings Linz
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Salzburg
[3]
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W | 3-2 | |
| Austria EHL | 03/03 16:30 | 3 |
[3] Salzburg
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EHC Black Wings Linz
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L | 4-0 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/23 18:15 | 52 |
[5] EHC Black Wings Linz
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HK Olimpija Ljubljana
[9] 
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W | 6-5 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/21 18:15 | 51 |
[12] HC Asiago
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EHC Black Wings Linz
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W | 1-4 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/18 16:30 | 50 |
[6] EHC Black Wings Linz
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EC VSV
[4] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/16 18:15 | 49 |
[2] Fehervar AV19
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EHC Black Wings Linz
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L | 2-1 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/13 18:15 | 48 |
[5] EHC Black Wings Linz
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Pioneers Vorarlberg
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W | 5-2 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/04 16:30 | 47 |
[11] Vienna Capitals
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EHC Black Wings Linz
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L | 2-1 | |
| Austria EHL | 02/02 18:15 | 46 |
[6] EHC Black Wings Linz
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HCB Sudtirol Alperia
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W | 4-3 |
Wikipedia - Steinbach Black Wings Linz
The Steinbach Black Wings Linz are a member of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). They play their home games in Linz, Austria at the Linz AG Eisarena.
History
The EHC Black Wings Linz was founded in 1992. After several years in the Austrian minor leagues 2000 the Black Wings started in the highest league Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. In their inaugural season in 2000–01 the Black Wings reached third place in the regular season before suffering elimination in the playoffs. The season 2001–02 they just lost the finals and finished the season as vice champion. In only their third season, in 2002–03, the Black Wings won the Austrian championship, their first.
After the EHC Black Wings Linz went bankrupt in 2005 they were re-established as EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz through sponse LIWEST. Since under the new ownership the Black Wings have had their best result to date in the championship in season 2006–07 as they became vice champion once more. One year later the Black Wings unexpectedly won the regular season but failed in the playoffs.
In 2012 the Black Wings defeated EC KAC in five games to claim their second EBEL championship in franchise history.
The team's home arena is the Keine Sorgen Eisarena, which has a seating capacity of 6,000 spectators. The team's colors are black and white, and their logo features a black winged eagle.
EHC Black Wings Linz has a strong fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home games. The team has a reputation for playing an aggressive and physical style of hockey, with a focus on strong defense and quick counterattacks.
The team has had several notable players over the years, including former NHL players like Brian Leetch, Eric Chouinard, and Mike Siklenka. The current roster includes players from Austria, Canada, the United States, and other countries.
Overall, EHC Black Wings Linz is a respected and competitive team in the Austrian Hockey League, with a strong history of success and a dedicated fan base.