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Vetlanda BK
Vetlanda BK logo.svg
City Vetlanda, Sweden
League Elitserien
Founded 6 December 1944; 80 years ago (6 December 1944)
Home arena Hydro Arena
Head coach Sergej In-Fa-Lin
Website vetlandabk.se
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Home colours
Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
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Stefan Karlsson
Stefan Karlsson became Swedish champion for Vetlanda in 1986

Vetlanda BK is a famous bandy club from Vetlanda, Sweden. Bandy is a winter sport played on ice. It is similar to ice hockey but uses a ball instead of a puck. The team wears bright yellow uniforms. Their home games are played at the Hydro Arena.

Vetlanda BK was started in December 1944. The exact date is not fully known, but December 6 is often celebrated. The club played its very first game on January 1, 1945. They tied that game 4–4 against Flugeby. This club has won the Swedish bandy championship three times. They also won the European Cup once.

About Vetlanda BK

Vetlanda BK is a well-known bandy team in Sweden. They play in the top league, called Elitserien. The team's home city is Vetlanda, a town in Sweden. Their coach is Sergej In-Fa-Lin. You can find more information about the club on their official website.

The Home Arena: Hydro Arena

The team plays its home games at the Hydro Arena. This arena is where fans gather to watch exciting bandy matches. It is a key place for the team and its supporters.

Team Colors and Uniforms

The official team color for Vetlanda BK is yellow. This color is used in their uniforms and logos. When you see them play, you will notice their bright yellow jerseys.

Team Achievements and Trophies

Vetlanda BK has a proud history of winning. They have earned several important titles in bandy. These wins show how strong and skilled the team has been over the years.

Swedish Champions

The club has won the Swedish Championship three times. This is a big achievement in Swedish bandy.

  • Winners: They won the championship in 1986, 1991, and 1992.
  • Runners-up: They also reached the finals four other times. They were the second-place team in 1988, 1989, 1994, and 1995.

European Cup Success

Vetlanda BK has also achieved success on the international stage.

  • Winners: They won the European Cup once in 1991. This means they were the best bandy team in Europe that year.

Current Players

The team has many talented players from Sweden and other countries. These players work together to compete in the Elitserien league. Some of the players include:

  • Jonas Persson (Goalkeeper)
  • Pontus Sjölund (Defender)
  • Hampus Karlberg (Midfielder)
  • Joakim Andersson (Forward)
  • Anatoly Suzdalev (Midfielder)
  • Christian Mickelsson (Forward)
  • Johan Löfstedt (Midfielder)
  • Tomi Hauska (Midfielder)

These players, along with their teammates, train hard to represent Vetlanda BK.

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