Fixtures

Finland Naisten Liiga Women 01/18 11:30 - HPK Women vs HIFK Helsinki Women - View
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 01/19 11:30 - KalPa Women vs HPK Women - View
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 01/25 11:30 - TPS Women vs HPK Women - View
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 01/26 11:30 - HPK Women vs Kiekko Espoo Women - View
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 01/31 11:30 - HPK Women vs Ilves Women - View
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 02/02 11:30 - HIFK Helsinki Women vs HPK Women - View

Results

Finland Naisten Liiga Women 12/22 12:00 - HPK Women v Karpat Women W 8-0
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 12/21 13:00 - Kuortane Women v HPK Women W 2-3
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 12/08 13:00 - Ilves Women v HPK Women W 0-2
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 12/07 13:45 - Kiekko Espoo Women v HPK Women W 1-4
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 12/01 11:30 - [6] KalPa Women v HPK Women [2] L 4-2
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/28 16:45 - [2] HPK Women v K-Espoo Women [1] L 3-4
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/24 12:00 - HPK Women v KalPa Women W 4-1
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/23 12:30 - [2] HIFK Helsinki Women v HPK Women [3] W 2-4
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/17 12:00 - HPK Women v Kuortane Women W 5-2
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/16 12:30 - HPK Women v Rovaniemen Kiekko Women W 11-3
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 11/02 11:00 - HPK Women v HIFK Helsinki Women L 2-5
Finland Naisten Liiga Women 10/27 13:30 - Karpat Women v HPK Women W 1-2

Wikipedia - HPK Kiekkonaiset

HPK Kiekkonaiset (lit.'HPK Puck-Women') or HPK Naiset are an ice hockey team in the Auroraliiga, the premier women's ice hockey league in Finland. They play in Hämeenlinna, a city in the Finnish south-central province of Kanta-Häme, at the Hämeenlinnan harjoitushalli (HML hh; lit.'Hämeenlinna training hall'), a secondary ice rink at Ritari-areena. HPK were the first team to be awarded the Aurora Borealis Cup as the winners of the Finnish Championship in 2011 and also won bronze in the 2011–12 IIHF European Women's Champions Cup.

They are the representative women's ice hockey team of the multi-sport club Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho (HPK), however, the team is directly owned by HPK Liiga Oy, the ownership organization of the Liiga team HPK. HPK Kiekkonaiset are one of two Auroraliiga teams owned directly by a men's league team.

History

A women's ice hockey team has competed under the parent club HPK since at least 1999. From 1999 to 2008, HPK Kiekkonaiset competed in the Naisten I-divisioona (renamed Naisten Mestis in 2013). In 2001, the team qualified to contend for promotion to the Naisten SM-sarja (NSMs; called Naisten Liiga during 2017–2024 and rebranded as Auroraliiga in 2024) in the league's karsintasarja (qualification series) but they lost eleven of fourteen qualification games and remained in the I-divisoona. The opportunity for promotion through the karsintasarja returned in the 2007–08 season and, this time, with a roster that included Meeri Räisänen, Essi Salminen, Hanne Sikiö, and Eveliina Similä, HPK achieved promotion to the Naisten SM-sarja.

HPK debuted in the Naisten SM-sarja at the opening of the 2008–09 season, strengthened by the addition of a number of experienced players, notably Petra Herzigová, Katja Riipi, Nora Tallus, and Vilma Vaattovaara. The team won the bronze medal match against Oulun Kärpät with a game winning goal from Riipi.

HPK was the first team to be awarded the Aurora Borealis Cup the Naisten SM-sarja Champions in 2011.

As the 2011 Finnish Champions, the team was automatically granted placement in the second round, Group E of the following season's IIHF European Women's Champions Cup (EWCC). The Group E round-robin was contested in Hämeenlinna during 2 to 4 December 2011 and HPK bested ESC Planegg, Aisulu Almaty, and the EHV Sabres to sweep the series and earn a berth in the tournament finals. Venla Hovi and Riikka Noronen led all Group E skaters in scoring, with 9 points and 7 points in four games, respectively. The EWCC Finals were also hosted in Hämeenlinna and were played during 24 to 26 February 2012 at Metritiski Areena. HPK won their first match, beating ESC Planegg with a score of 3–2, but they were unable to overcome the scoring power and excellent goaltending of their final two opponents, losing 2–6 to Tornado Moscow Region and 1–5 to the ZSC Lions Frauen. They were awarded European Women's Champions Cup bronze medals, becoming the third Finnish team to medal in the EWCC.

In June 2021, it was announced that the team would be transferred to HPK Liiga Oy, owner of the HPK Liiga team and the U20 SM-sarja team HPK U20. HPK Kiekkonaiset had previously been a part of the HPK-affiliated junior ice hockey club HPK Edustusjääkiekko Ry, a non-profit registered association. At the time of the transfer, Antti Toivanen, CEO of HPK Liiga Oy and general manager of the HPK men's team, explained that the move was motivated by an interest in capitalizing on the growing women's ice hockey market, which had been highlighted by the record crowds that attended the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship in Espoo. Jorma Hassinen, general manager of HPK Kiekkonaiset, expressed hope that the transfer would allow female players to develop with the same opportunities as their male counterparts.

HPK Women is a professional ice hockey team based in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The team competes in the Naisten Liiga, the top women's ice hockey league in Finland. HPK Women is known for their skilled players, strong team chemistry, and competitive spirit on the ice.

The team has a rich history of success, with multiple championships and playoff appearances to their name. HPK Women is supported by a dedicated fan base that cheers them on at every game, creating an electric atmosphere in the arena.

The players of HPK Women are highly talented and dedicated athletes who train rigorously to compete at the highest level. They are known for their speed, agility, and teamwork, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.

Overall, HPK Women is a powerhouse in Finnish women's ice hockey, with a winning tradition and a bright future ahead. Fans can expect exciting games and thrilling performances from this talented team.