Who Ruled the EUHL for the Longest?

UK Praha – The First Dynasty

Four titles: 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017

UK Praha became the first dominant team in the EUHL.

By winning four consecutive titles, the club set a record and established the first great dynasty in the history of the competition.

UMB Hockey Team Banská Bystrica – The Slovak Dynasty

Four titles: 2018, 2019, 2024 and 2025

UMB Hockey Team Banská Bystrica drew level with UK Praha in the number of championship titles won.

What makes this achievement particularly remarkable is that the team claimed its titles during two different eras in EUHL history.

After its first two triumphs, Banská Bystrica returned to the top several years later and added two more titles.

Gladiators Trenčín – The Team That Waited for Its Time

Two titles: 2022 and 2023

Gladiators Trenčín gradually developed from a team fighting for a place in the playoffs into a two-time EUHL champion.

Their first title run remains one of the most impressive championship campaigns in the history of the competition.

In 2022, Gladiators Trenčín won the regular season and remained undefeated throughout the entire playoffs.

UHT Sabers Oświęcim – A New Chapter in History

In 2026, another country appeared on the map of EUHL champions – Poland.

UHT Sabers Oświęcim became the first Polish team to win the Sekeráš Trophy.

Their triumph opened a new chapter in the league’s history and confirmed the competition’s growing international significance.

Two Teams at the Top of the All-Time Standings

Following the 2025/2026 season, the all-time standings make for particularly interesting reading.

Two clubs now share the top position with four championship titles each.

The Most Successful Teams in EUHL History

1. UK Praha – 4 titles
2. UMB Hockey Team Banská Bystrica – 4 titles
3. Gladiators Trenčín – 2 titles
4. UHT Sabers Oświęcim – 1 title

UK Praha created the competition’s first great dynasty.

UMB Hockey Team Banská Bystrica later joined them with four titles won during two successful periods.

Gladiators Trenčín ruled the league for two consecutive seasons, while UHT Sabers Oświęcim became the first Polish champion in EUHL history.

What Makes EUHL History So Fascinating?

Perhaps it is the fact that no dynasty lasted forever.

Praha dominated the first four seasons. Then Banská Bystrica rose to the top.

Trenčín gradually developed from an underdog into a two-time champion. Several years later, Banská Bystrica returned to the summit.

In 2026, a new chapter began for Polish university hockey.

The changing champions, new rivalries and growing international presence reflect the natural development of the competition.

From Prague to Oświęcim

When the first EUHL game was played in November 2013, no one could have known how far the project would progress over the following years.

Today, the league has:

• more than a decade of history,
• welcomed teams from several European countries,
• featured dozens of university hockey teams,
• provided opportunities for hundreds of players,
• crowned four different champions,
• created countless unforgettable sporting stories.

However, the EUHL has never been only about victories and trophies.

Its fundamental mission is to enable young players to continue playing competitive hockey while pursuing their university education.

The connection between sport and education remains one of the project’s main pillars.

Read more about the University Hockey League and its mission

The Trophy Has a Name. History Has Its Heroes.

At first glance, the Sekeráš Trophy may appear to be simply a trophy.

Behind every victory, however, are the stories of players, coaches and entire teams.

UK Praha created the league’s first dynasty.

UMB Hockey Team Banská Bystrica demonstrated the strength of Slovak university hockey.

Gladiators Trenčín proved that patience and systematic work can lead to historic success.

UHT Sabers Oświęcim opened a new Polish chapter in 2026.

At the heart of it all have been hundreds of students stepping onto the ice with the same goal – to play competitive hockey while pursuing their education.

EUHL History Continues

The 2025/2026 season brought another important milestone. For the first time, the Sekeráš Trophy travelled to Poland.

The next season will be more than a continuation of the story so far. It will mark the beginning of another chapter.

Perhaps a new team will emerge and one day earn its place among the EUHL champions.

The story of the EUHL is far from over.

From UK Praha to Oświęcim. From the first game to an international university hockey competition.

This is the story of the EUHL. Its next chapter will be written on the ice.