Slovak Extraliga

Slovak Extraliga is the name of the highest-level ice hockey league in Slovakia. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the fifth strongest league in Europe. The name of the league is leased to sponsor and changes frequently.

1 - HC Kosice - The team is nicknamed Oceliari, meaning Steelers.
2 - HC '05 Banska Bystrica - The team is nicknamed Barani, meaning Rams.
3 - HK 36 Skalica - Founded in 1936.
4 - HK Dukla Trencin - The team is nicknamed Vojaci, meaning Soldiers.
5 - HK Nitra - Founded in 1931.
6 - HK Orange 20 - Due to a disappointing performance in the previous world junior competition, beginning in the 2007/2008 season, the Slovak U20 team will be playing in the Slovak Extraliga. This is partially due to nervousness after the Czech U18 team was relegated and the Slovak U20 team came very close.
7 - HK Poprad - The club is nicknamed Kamzíci, meaning Chamois. 
8 - HKm Zvolen - The team is nicknamed Rytieri, meaning Knights.
9 - MHC Martin - Founded in 1932

10 - MsHK Zilina - The team is nicknamed Vlci, meaning Wolves.
11 - SHK 37 Piestany - Founded in 1937.