2012–13 Legia Warsaw (men's ice hockey) season

HUKS Legia Warsaw's 2012–13 season The HUKS Legia Warsaw ice hockey team competed in the Polish 1. Liga during the 2012–2013 season under the traditional name Legia Warsaw. This marked their 10th season in the league and their 8th consecutive one. In the 2012–13 regular season, HUKS Legia Warsaw finished fourth, qualifying for the playoffs to compete for the 1. Liga championship and a chance to advance to the Polska Hokej Liga. Over 24 matches, the team, nicknamed "Wojskowi" ("The Military"), secured 11 victories in regulation time and one in overtime, while losing 11 games in regulation and one in overtime, accumulating 36 points. They scored 79 goals and conceded 105, resulting in a goal difference of -26. The team's leading scorer was Tomasz Wołkowicz pl Tomasz Wołkowicz with 12 goals, followed closely by Karol Wąsiński pl Karol Wąsiński with 11.Statystyki sezon 2012/2013 2012/2013 season statistics http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/statystyki/94/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130109152711/http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/statystyki/94/ 2013-01-09 hokej.net pl The team did not participate in the 2012–13 Polish Cup. Pre-season In June 2012, head coach Zbigniew Stajak resigned to become General Secretary of the Polish Ice Hockey Federation.Ostrowski Mariusz 17 December 2007 Stajak nie będzie trenerem Stajak will not be the coach http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,47329-hokej:_stajak_nie_bedzie_trenerem.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl On 10 August 2012, the club's board met with players to address financial challenges and appoint a new coach, Jacek Szopiński, formerly of Podhale Nowy Targ.17 October 2007 10 sierpnia nowe rozdanie? 10 August, a new deal? http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,47943-hokej:_10_sierpnia_nowe_rozdanie.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl25 September 2007 Hokejowa Legia blisko upadku! Hockey Legia on the brink of collapse! http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48143-hokejowa_legia_blisko_upadku.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl Pre-season training began on 14 August 2012, led by physical trainer Paweł Krajczyński.14 August 2012 Hokeiści wznawiają treningi Hockey players resume training http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49463_Hokeisci_wznawiaja_treningi.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl The club's budget, estimated at 100,000 PLN, was lower than the previous season,8 August 2012 Skromny budżet hokejowej Legii Modest budget for hockey Legia http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49377_Skromny_budzet_hokejowej_Legii.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl threatening their participation.22 August 2012 Hokejowa Legia nie wystartuje w rozgrywkach? Will hockey Legia not compete in the season? http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49577_Hokejowa_Legia_nie_wystartuje_w_rozgrywkach.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl Financial difficulties prompted club president Piotr Demiańczuk to request the withdrawal of UHKS Mazowsze Legia Warsaw from the 1. Liga on 20 August.31 August 2012 Demiańczuk: Złożyliśmy pismo o wycofanie drużyny z rozgrywek Demiańczuk: We submitted a request to withdraw the team from the competition http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49744_Demianczuk_Zlozylismy_pismo_o_wycofanie_druzyny_z_rozgrywek.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl24 September 2007 Patryk Wąsiński: Barwy do czegoś zobowiązują Patryk Wąsiński: The colours oblige us to something http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48153-patryk_wasinski:_barwy_do_czegos_zobowiazuja.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl In response, Polish Ice Hockey Federation president Piotr Hałasik pl Piotr Hałasik wrote an open letter to Warsaw mayor Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, urging support for the team, which upholds the legacy of Legia Warsaw, a 13-time Polish champion.28 August 2012 Prezes PZHL pisze do prezydent Warszawy PZHL president writes to Warsaw mayor http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49687_Prezes_PZHL_pisze_do_prezydent_Warszawy.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl In September 2012, the club underwent organizational changes, renaming itself HUKS Legia Warsaw. Michał Wąsiński, father of players Karol and Patryk, was appointed sports director. An agreement with ITI Group allowed the continued use of the Legia name, and a deal with city authorities covered rink rental costs, enabling the team to register for the 1. Liga.17 September 2012 Zmiany w hokejowej Legii, sekcja szuka sponsora Changes in hockey Legia, the section seeks a sponsor http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49979_Zmiany_w_hokejowej_Legii_sekcja_szuka_sponsora.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl The first on-ice training session took place on 17 September 2012, led by new coach Lubomir Witoszek, with 33 players participating. The team trained four times a week, using the rink courtesy of UHKS Mazowsze.18 September 2012 Legia wraca do gry Legia returns to the game http://hokej.net/pl/menu/archiwum/108/news,artykul,6,29045,legia-wraca-do-gry.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl In January 2013, the club unveiled a new logo, incorporating the previous crest into a black-and-white circular emblem, with crossed hockey sticks at the bottom and 13 stars on the sides, symbolizing their championship titles.14 January 2013 Nowy herb HUKS Legii Warszawa New logo of HUKS Legia Warszawa http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/41/news,artykul,6,29778,nowy-herb-huks-legii-warszawa.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Budget Lacking a primary sponsor, HUKS Legia Warsaw secured several sponsorship deals. On 8 August 2012, they partnered with ALL-House, a Warsaw-based renovation company.Szymczyk Marcin 20 July 2007 Nowy sponsor, dotarły pieniądze ze zbiórki New sponsor, funds from the collection arrived http://legia.net/wiadomosci,48828-hokej:_nowy_sponsor,_dotarly_pieniadze_ze_zbiorki.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl Another deal was signed with ARAS Arkadiusz Szaniawski, a construction firm.Szymczyk Marcin 22 October 2012 Odpowiadamy na Wasze pytania! We answer your questions! http://legia.net/wiadomosci,48973-hokej:_odpowiadamy_na_wasze_pytania.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl In January 2013, the club collaborated with Testa Communications, a marketing and PR agency, and WPC, a distributor of Pilot pens.13 January 2013 Nowi partnerzy sekcji New section partners http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/51431_Nowi_partnerzy_sekcji.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl The club also sought city funding, applying for 91,000 PLN for 2012 and 680,000 PLN for 2013 through Warsaw's Sports and Recreation Office, but the application was rejected on formal grounds.10 September 2007 Legia ma szanse na miejskie dofinansowanie Legia has a chance for city funding http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48301-hokej:_legia_ma_szanse_na_miejskie_dofinansowanie.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl Single-match tickets cost 10 PLN, while season tickets for home games were priced at 100 PLN. The club raised additional funds by selling merchandise, including jerseys, hoodies, and pucks.17 September 2012 Karnety na mecze Legii Season tickets for Legia matches http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/49980_Karnety_na_mecze_Legii.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl Before a football derby against Polonia Warszawa, Legia fans collected 6,620 PLN for the hockey and basketball sections, which was used to purchase equipment.28 September 2012 Zbiórka na sekcje: Zebrano 13 240 zł Collection for sections: 13,240 PLN raised http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/50136_Zbiorka_na_sekcje_Zebrano_13_240_zl.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl Legia Warsaw footballer Jakub Rzeźniczak supported the hockey team by donating a signed team jersey for auction.Gołębiewski Marcin 16 July 2007 Jakub Rzeźniczak wspiera hokejową Legię Jakub Rzeźniczak supports hockey Legia http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48862-hokej:_jakub_rzezniczak_wspiera_hokejowa_legie.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl The website Legia.net provided media patronage.Wygraj bilety na mecz, nowa podstrona o hokeju Win match tickets, new hockey subpage http://legia.net/wiadomosci,48626-hokej:_wygraj_bilety_na_mecz_nowa_podstrona_o_hokeju.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 9 August 2007 pl Transfers Per league regulations, 1. Liga clubs could make transfers until 31 January 2013. Before the season, top scorers from the previous year, Mateusz Bepierszcz pl Mateusz Bepierszcz and Filip Komorski pl Filip Komorski, were loaned to GKS Katowice, a Polska Hokej Liga newcomer.26 April 2012 Z Warszawy do Katowic: Bepierszcz i Komorski w GKS From Warsaw to Katowice: Bepierszcz and Komorski to GKS http://www.hokej.net/pl/news,artykul,5,28504,z-warszawy-do-katowic-bepierszcz-i-komorski-w-gks.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Other departures included Łukasz Blot to Naprzód Janów, Krzysztof Gutkowski to SMS PZHL Sosnowiec pl SMS PZHL Sosnowiec, Norbert Karamuz, Tomasz Grunwald (retired due to health issues), Mateusz Wiśniewski (returned to Toruń), and Krzysztof Rostkowski. Coach Zbigniew Stajak also left.26 September 2012 Kadra na sezon 2012/13 Roster for the 2012/13 season http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/50106_Hokej_Kadra_na_sezon_2012/13.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl The team was bolstered by former Legia players, some resuming their careers: Gabriel Połącarz pl Gabriel Połącarz, Paweł Popielarz, Maciej Maryniak, Marcin Pawłowski, Tomasz Pawłowski, Adrian Maciejko, Bartosz Pióro, Jakub Kosobucki, Aleksander Holszański, and Tomasz Rostkowski. New additions included Tomasz Wołkowicz pl Tomasz Wołkowicz, Mateusz Solon, Maciej Młynarczyk, Mariusz Szaniawski, Mateusz Jendrasik, Ryszard Zdunek, and Belarusian player Ilja Weczer. Czech coach Lubomir Witoszek was appointed. After the sixth round, defenceman Michał Porębski joined from KH Energa Toruń, which had withdrawn from the league. He played 13 games for Nesta without scoring.Gołębiewski Marcin 19 October 2012 Michał Porębski nowym zawodnikiem Legii Michał Porębski is Legia’s new player http://legia.net/wiadomosci,48965-hokej:_michal_porebski_nowym_zawodnikiem_legii.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl On 26 October 2012, national team goalkeeper Krzysztof Zborowski (hockey) Krzysztof Zborowski pl Krzysztof Zborowski signed, having previously played for TH Unia Oświęcim.26 October 2012 Były reprezentant i mistrz Polski zagra w Legii! Former national team player and Polish champion will play for Legia! http://legia.net/wiadomosci,49053-hokej:_byly_reprezentant_i_mistrz_polski_zagra_w_legii.html 2025-04-24 legia.net pl In February 2013, before a playoff series against Polonia Bytom, Legia loaned Jakub Serwiński, Filip Pesta, and Oskar Lehmann from Hockey Club Gdańsk until the season's end.1 February 2013 Trzech nowych zawodników Three new players http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/51704_Hokej_Trzech_nowych_zawodnikow.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl Exhibition games On 16 December 2012, Legia played an exhibition game against HC Bohumin, a Czech team from the Moravian-Silesian regional league, to prepare for the second half of the season. Safety concerns arose due to threats from fans of the Czech football club FC Baník Ostrava,8 December 2012 Legia zagra w Czechach? Will Legia play in the Czech Republic? http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29575,legia-zagra-w-czechach.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl but the match proceeded in Bohumin, with the hosts winning 6–3.17 December 2012 Legia przegrała w Czechach Legia lost in the Czech Republic http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29627,legia-przegrala-w-czechach.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Home arena thumb|240x240px|Arena COS Torwar ice rink HUKS Legia Warsaw played home games at the Arena COS Torwar ice rink, which meets International Ice Hockey Federation standards. The facility seats 640 spectators on plastic chairs and features a 60-by-30-metre ice surface.Lodowisko Torwar II Torwar II ice rink http://www.torwar.cos.pl/torwar/lodowisko-torwar https://web.archive.org/web/20120807125358/http://www.torwar.cos.pl/torwar/lodowisko-torwar 2012-08-07 torwar.cos.pl pl Due to high organizational costs in the 2012–13 season, attendance was capped at 299 to avoid mass event regulations.25 January 2012 Ograniczenia na meczu hokeistów Restrictions at the hockey match http://legionisci.com/news/46513_Hokej_Na_meczu_z_GKS-em_ograniczenie_do_299_widzow.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl From 8 December 2012, after a game against SMS Sosnowiec, the club received approval to host mass events, lifting the attendance limit.Jest zgoda na imprezy masowe Approval received for mass events http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49416-hokej:_jest_zgoda_na_imprezy_masowe.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 29 May 2007 pl The rink also hosts figure skating, curling, and amateur hockey. Team roster The 2012–13 roster comprised 36 players. +Team rosterNo.PlayerBirth dateHeight/WeightPrevious clubGoalkeepers29POL Krzysztof Zborowski (hockey) Krzysztof Zborowski pl Krzysztof Zborowski22 May 1985184 cm / 82 kgPOL TH Unia Oświęcim31POL Michał Strąk17 January 1988180 cm / 75 kgHomegrown39POL Kamil Janiszek5 January 1991184 cm / 83 kgHomegrown1POL Aleksander Holszański25 January 1993173 cm / 50 kgHomegrownDefencemen77POL Jarosław Grzesik pl Jarosław Grzesik4 February 1984177 cm / 77 kgPOL STS Sanok8POL Maciej Maryniak7 March 1986182 cm / 81 kgNo club20POL Maciej Młynarczyk pl Maciej Młynarczyk28 September 1986188 cm / 90 kgPOL Stoczniowiec Gdańsk12POL Damian Kran24 September 1992195 cm / 93 kgHomegrown14POL Marcin Pawłowski3 November 1983180 cm / 78 kgHomegrown82POL Tomasz Pawłowski12 May 1982185 cm / 85 kgHomegrown?POL Bartosz Pióro4 March 1987177 cm / 83 kgNo club23POL Gabriel Połącarz pl Gabriel Połącarz24 July 1986179 cm / 74 kgHomegrown44POL Paweł Popielarz18 December 1985? cm / ? kgNo club80POL Michał Porębski15 April 1989177 cm / 79 kgPOL KH Energa Toruń71POL Patryk Pronobis11 January 1990174 cm / 70 kgPOL KH Energa Toruń19POL Rafał Solon pl Rafał Solon26 November 1986187 cm / 85 kgPOL STS Sanok7POL Maciej Stępski2 February 1990176 cm / 74 kgHomegrown21POL Mariusz Szaniawski1 June 1991181 cm / 74 kgHomegrown9POL Karol Szaniawski1 December 1993187 cm / 78 kgHomegrown28POL Mateusz Wardecki pl Mateusz Wardecki (C)24 October 1988184 cm / 88 kgHomegrown75POL Aleksander Wolski17 November 1994? cm / ? kgHomegrown1POL Oskar Lehmann21 June 1992176 cm / 73 kgPOL Hockey Club GdańskForwards21POL Mateusz Jendrasik1993? cm / ? kgHomegrown10POL Jakub Kosobucki11 May 1986183 cm / 81 kgNo club51POL Adrian Maciejko pl Adrian Maciejko18 March 1987180 cm / 77 kgPOL TMH Polonia Bytom?POL Tomasz Rostkowski17 February 1988182 cm / 73 kgHomegrown73POL Grzegorz Rostkowski27 June 1989180 cm / 72 kgHomegrown17POL Mateusz Solon19 April 1990172 cm / 73 kgPOL TMH Polonia Bytom13POL Bryan Świderski18 March 1994? cm / ? kgPOL SMS PZHL Sosnowiec pl SMS PZHL Sosnowiec87BLR Ilja Weczer18 April 1990188 cm / 93 kgBLR HK Brest18POL Patryk Wąsiński29 August 1990177 cm / 75 kgPOL TMH Polonia Bytom95POL Karol Wąsiński pl Karol Wąsiński19 January 1995171 cm / 65 kgPOL TMH Polonia Bytom11POL Tomasz Wołkowicz pl Tomasz Wołkowicz9 August 1979185 cm / 86 kgPOL Naprzód Janów22POL Ryszard Zdunek31 March 1976176 cm / 72 kgPOL TMH Polonia Bytom21POL Jakub Serwiński6 January 1992180 cm / 79 kgPOL Hockey Club Gdańsk99POL Filip Pesta9 October 1993184 cm / 81 kgPOL Hockey Club GdańskCoaching staffN/ACZE Lubomir Witoszek23 December 1972Head coachN/APOL Robert Tchórzewski21 June 1966Assistant coach Representation Coaches Andrei Parfionov and Jarosław Morawiecki selected 28 players for the Poland men's national under-20 ice hockey team training camp held in Sanok from 5 to 10 November 2012. Legia Warsaw's Karol Szaniawski was included in the roster, while teammate Bryan Świderski was named to the reserve list. On 9 November, the team played a friendly match against Ukraine U20 in Sanok.23 October 2012 Powołania na zgrupowanie w Sanoku Call-ups for the Sanok training camp http://www.hokej.net/pl/news,artykul,21,29308,u20-powolania-na-zgrupowanie-w-sanoku.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Szaniawski and Świderski were also called up for a second training camp, where the team played three friendly matches to prepare for the IIHF World Junior Championship Division I Group B.15 November 2012 Powołania kadry U20 przed MŚ U20 team call-ups before the World Championship http://www.hokej.net/pl/news,artykul,9,29424,powolania-kadry-u20-przed-ms.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Szaniawski participated in the championship, where Poland won the tournament and earned promotion to Division I Group A.Szaniawski w kadrze na Mistrzostwa Świata do lat 20 Szaniawski in the roster for the U20 World Championship http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49619-hokej:_szaniawski_w_kadrze_na_mistrzostwa_swiata_do_lat_20.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 15 May 2007 pl No.PlayerTeamDateMatchTypeGoalsAssists110 November 2012 U20: Polacy zbyt agresywni dla Ukraińców? U20: Poles Too Aggressive for Ukrainians? https://hokej.net/artykul/u20-polacy-zbyt-agresywni-dla-ukraincow 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net plKarol SzaniawskiPOL Poland U209 November 2012POL 2:1 UKRFriendly0023 December 2012 Porażka Polski U20 w Jihlavie Defeat of Poland U20 in Jihlava https://hokej.net/artykul/porazka-polski-u20-w-jihlavie 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl3 December 2012POL 2:1 CZE Friendly0035 December 2012 Ostatnie sprawdziany "20-tki" The Last Tests of the "20" Team https://hokej.net/artykul/ostatnie-sprawdziany-20-tki 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl5 December 2012POL 2:3 AUTFriendly00412 December 2012 U20: Polacy znów o bramkę gorsi od Austrii U20: Poles Again One Goal Short Against Austria https://hokej.net/artykul/u20-polacy-znow-o-bramke-gorsi-od-austrii 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl6 December 2012POL 4:3 AUTFriendly005POL-KAZ 6:3 http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/322/IHM322901_74_3_0.pdf 2025-04-28 stats.iihf.com10 December 2012POL 6:3 KAZWorld Junior Championship Div. I Group B006POL-GBR 6:2 http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/322/IHM322905_74_4_0.pdf 2025-04-28 stats.iihf.com12 December 2012POL 6:2 GBR017POL-UKR 0:2 http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/322/IHM322909_74_3_0.pdf 2025-04-28 stats.iihf.com13 December 2012POL 0:2 UKR008POL-HRV 5:0 http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/322/IHM322911_74_5_0.pdf 2025-04-28 stats.iihf.com15 December 2012POL 5:0 CRO009POL-ITA 3:2 http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/322/IHM322913_74_3_0.pdf 2025-04-28 stats.iihf.com16 December 2012POL 3:2 ITA00 Legia Warsaw forward Karol Wąsiński pl Karol Wąsiński was called up to the Poland men's national under-18 ice hockey team, coached by Tomasz Demkowicz pl Tomasz Demkowicz and Ireneusz Jarosz. The team played a two-match series against Austria U18 on 9–10 November 2012.Zgrupowanie kadry U18 U18 team training camp http://www.pzhl.org.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=265:zgrupowanie-kadry-u18&catid=7:template&Itemid=186&lang=pl https://archive.today/20121221101001/http://www.pzhl.org.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=265:zgrupowanie-kadry-u18&catid=7:template&Itemid=186&lang=pl 2012-12-21 pzhl.org.pl pl live Wąsiński was also selected for a second camp in Meribel, France, from 13 to 15 December 2012, where Poland played three friendly matches, though Wąsiński did not participate in any games.2 December 2012 U18: Młodzieżówka jedzie do Meribel U18: Youth team heads to Meribel http://www.hokej.net/pl/kadra/reprezentacja-u18/291/news,artykul,19,29529,u18-mlodziezowka-jedzie-do-meribel.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Another training camp took place in Cieszyn from 4 to 8 February 2013, where Poland played two friendly matches against Czech teams AZ Havířov and HC Vítkovice Ridera. Wąsiński scored a goal against Havířov.10 February 2013 Wygrana Polski, bramka Wąsińskiego Poland's victory, Wąsiński's goal http://legionisci.com/hokej/news/51816_Wygrana_Polski_bramka_Wasinskiego.html 2025-04-24 legionisci.com pl Before the World Championship, Poland played three friendly matches against HC RT Torax Poruba's junior team. Wąsiński appeared in two games, recording one assist.27 March 2013 18-nastka w komplecie U18 team complete http://www.hokej.net/pl/kadra/reprezentacja-u18/291/news,artykul,19,30297,18---nastka-w-komplecie.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl No.PlayerTeamDateMatchTypeGoalsAssists19 November 2012 U18: Wyrównane mecze z Austrią U18: Even Matches Against Austria https://hokej.net/artykul/u18-wyrownane-mecze-z-austria 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net plKarol WąsińskiPOL Poland U1810 November 2012POL 6:6 AUTFriendly0028 February 2013 Wygrana "18" U18: Victory http://www.pzhl.org.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=466:wygrana-havirov-18&catid=7&Itemid=186&lang=pl https://archive.today/20130423142240/http://www.pzhl.org.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=466:wygrana-havirov-18&catid=7&Itemid=186&lang=pl 2013-04-23 www.pzhl.org.pl pl 2025-04-27 live 7 February 2013CZE 5:7 POLFriendly1038 February 2013CZE 2:4 POLFriendly0045 April 2013 Polacy lepsi po raz drugi Poles Better for the Second Time https://hokej.net/artykul/polacy-lepsi-po-raz-drugi 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl5 April 2013CZE 3:7 POLFriendly0159 April 2013 Polska U-18: Wygrana po karnych Poland U-18: Win After Penalty Shootout https://hokej.net/artykul/polska-u-18-wygrana-po-karnych 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl5 April 2013CZE 8:9 (SO) POLFriendly00 Regular season The 2012–2013 Polish 1. Liga season consisted of a two-stage format: a regular season followed by a play-off round. Teams played two rounds of 14 matches each during the regular season, with each team facing every opponent twice (Saturday and Sunday games).17 September 2012 I liga: Zmiany w terminarzu First League: Schedule changes http://hokej.net/pl/menu/archiwum/108/news,artykul,6,29039,i-liga-zmiany-w-terminarzu.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl The regular season concluded on 24 February 2013. The top four teams advanced to the playoffs to compete for promotion to the Ekstraliga. In the semi-finals (best-of-three series), the first-placed team faced the fourth, and the second faced the third. Semi-final winners advanced to the final, played as a best-of-five series. Legia Warsaw opened the season against Orlik Opole. In the first match, Legia led 1:0 after the first period with a goal from Jakub Kosobucki. Orlik equalized early in the second period through Nalewajka, but Legia regained the lead with a shorthanded goal by Karol Wąsiński. However, Legia tired after only eight pre-season ice practices, allowing Orlik to score three goals and win 5:2.29 September 2012 Spokojnie, to dopiero początek... Calm down, it's just the beginning... http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29118,i-liga-spokojnie-to-dopiero-poczatek.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plPrzegrana z Orlikiem na inaugurację Loss to Orlik in the season opener http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48703 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190840/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48703 2016-03-04 legia.net pl In the second game, Legia won 4:3. Tomasz Pawłowski scored a shorthanded goal late in the first period. Orlik took a 2:1 lead in the second with goals from Stopiński and Sznotała. In the third period, Legia mounted a comeback with goals from Patryk Wąsiński, Karol Wąsiński, and Karol Szaniawski, while Wilusz sealed the win for Orlik 50 seconds before the end.30 September 2012 I liga: Wąż w trawie... First League: Snake in the grass... http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29122,i-liga-waz-w-trawie.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia wygrywa z Orlikiem 4:3 Legia defeats Orlik 4:3 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48711 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215822/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48711 2016-03-04 legia.net pl In the third round, Legia faced Hockey Club Gdańsk away. Coach Witoszek was without several players: A. Maciejko, M. Solon, M. Młynarczyk, B. Bióro, and brothers Marcin and Tomasz Pawłowski.Powalczyć o zwycięskie zaliczenie Olivii Fight for a victorious performance at Olivia http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48798 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141656/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48798 2016-03-04 legia.net pl In the first game, Legia won 6:5. Szaniawski scored early, but Gdańsk led 3:2 after the first period with goals from Strużyk, Lehmann, and Serwiński; Kosobucki scored for Legia. Strużyk extended Gdańsk's lead to 4:2 in the second. In the third, Legia rallied with four goals from Grzegorz Rostkowski (two), Karol Wąsiński, and Szaniawski, while Gdańsk's Ziółkowski scored once. Rostkowski's second goal, scored 30 seconds from the end, secured the win.7 October 2012 Gdańscy hokeiści na remis z Legią Gdańsk hockey players split with Legia http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29176,i-liga-gdanscy-hokeisci-na-remis-z-legia-video.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLew napoczęty, Legia wygrywa 6:5 Lion wounded, Legia wins 6:5 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48806 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190111/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48806 2016-03-04 legia.net pl In the second game, Gdańsk dominated with a 4:0 shutout, scoring one goal in the first period, two in the second, and one in the third. Gdańsk's goalkeepers, particularly Arnold Szymczewski, were key to the victory.Gdańszczanie się odgryźli i pokonali Legię 4:0 Gdańsk bites back and defeats Legia 4:0 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48810 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215927/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48810 2016-03-04 legia.net pl In the fifth round, Legia defeated Naprzód Janów 5:4 at home after a shootout. Naprzód led 3:1 after two periods, with Legia's only goal from defender Damian Kran. In the third, Legia tied the game with goals from Patryk and Karol Wąsiński, and Mateusz Solon scored to take a 4:3 lead. Naprzód equalized late through Cinalski during a 6-on-3 power play. No goals were scored in overtime, but Legia won the shootout with goals from Tomasz Wołkowicz and Patryk Wąsiński.14 October 2012 Pojedynek z dedykacją Match with dedication http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29223,pojedynek-z-dedykacja.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia walcząca, Legia zwycięska! Naprzód pokonany po karnych Fighting Legia, victorious Legia! Naprzód defeated in shootout http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48892-hokej:_legia_walczaca,_legia_zwycieska_naprzod_pokonany_po_karnych.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 13 July 2007 pl Legia debuted new jerseys for this match.Gołębiewski Marcin Na Janów w nowych strojach Against Janów in new jerseys http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48884-hokej:_na_janow_w_nowych_strojach.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 14 July 2007 pl Before the game, the club honored the late Paweł Piekarzewski, former team manager and father of former player Filip Komorski, by hanging a jersey with his name and number 5 behind one of the goals.Koszulka Piekarzewskiego zawisła nad lodem Piekarzewski's jersey hung above the ice http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,48900-hokej:_koszulka_piekarzewskiego_zawisla_nad_lodem.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 13 July 2007 pl The next day, Legia again defeated Naprzód 5:4. The first period ended 1:1 with a goal from Patryk Wąsiński. In the second, Mateusz Solon gave Legia the lead, but Naprzód equalized. In the third, Naprzód took a two-goal lead, but Legia tied the game with goals from Wołkowicz and Grzegorz Rostkowski. Solon scored the game-winner 40 seconds before the end.14 October 2012 Weekend na "5" dla Legii Warszawa Weekend of "5" for Legia Warsaw http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29231,weekend-na-5-dla-legii-warszawa.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Legia faced league leader MMKS Podhale Nowy Targ away in the third road series, with the first game broadcast online via Podhale's official website.Potyczka w świetle kamer Clash under the cameras http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48967 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054754/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48967 2013-09-21 legia.net pl Coach Witoszek was without Tomasz Pawłowski, Ilja Weczer, Paweł Popielarz, and Tomasz Wołkowicz.Ostatni trening przed meczem Podhalem Last practice before the Podhale match http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48963 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054142/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48963 2013-09-21 legia.net pl Podhale took an early lead and, despite strong goalkeeping from Legia's Michał Strąk, won 7:0 with three goals in each of the final two periods.20 October 2012 Po raz kolejny z czystym kontem Another shutout http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29281,i-liga-po-raz-kolejny-z-czystym-kontem.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegioniści na łopatkach... Legionnaires on their backs... http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48977 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054621/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48977 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the second game, Podhale won 6:1, scoring two goals in each of the first two periods and two in the third. Szaniawski scored Legia's lone goal, assisted by Patryk Wąsiński.21 October 2012 Kolejne pewne zwycięstwo "Szarotek" Another confident victory for "Chamois" http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29289,i-liga-kolejne-pewne-zwyciestwo-szarotek.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plPorażka z honorem Defeat with honor http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48987 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060432/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=48987 2013-09-21 legia.net pl Against Polonia Bytom, Legia was without Mateusz Jendrasik, Gabriel Połącarz, and Mariusz Szaniawski due to injuries.Plan jest jeden - tylko zwycięstwo The plan is one - only victory http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49072-hokej:_plan_jest_jeden___tylko_zwyciestwo.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 29 June 2007 pl Defender Damian Kran was suspended for three games and fined 700 PLN by the Polish Ice Hockey Federation following the Podhale match.Kran ukarany po meczu z Podhalem Kran punished after the Podhale match http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49071-hokej:_kran_ukarany_po_meczu_z_podhalem.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 30 June 2007 pl In the first game, Polonia led 2:0, but Legia tied it with goals from Patryk Wąsiński and Tomasz Wołkowicz. The second period saw both teams score twice, with Wołkowicz and Paweł Popielarz scoring for Legia. In the third, Jakub Kosobucki gave Legia the lead, but Polonia scored three goals to win 8:5.28 October 2012 Knock-out w 3. tercji Knockout in the 3rd period http://www.hokej.net/pl/news,artykul,6,29338,knock-out-w-3-tercji.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plSzymczyk Marcin Legia - Polonia Bytom 5:8 (2:2, 2:2, 1:4) http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49074-hokej:_legia___polonia_bytom_5:8_%282:2,_2:2,_1:4%29.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 29 June 2007 pl In the second game, Polonia won 6:1. The first period was scoreless, but Polonia scored three times in the second, with Legia's only goal from Ryszard Zdunek. Polonia added three more in the third.28 October 2012 Veni, vidi, vici wg Polonii Bytom Veni, vidi, vici according to Polonia Bytom http://www.hokej.net/pl/news,artykul,6,29342,i-liga-veni-vidi-vici-wg-polonii-bytom.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia Warszawa - Polonia Bytom 1:6 (0:0, 1:3, 0:3) http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49093-hokej:_legia_waszawa___polonia_bytom_1:6_%280:0,_1:3,_0:3%29.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 28 June 2007 pl In the final series of the first round, Legia faced SMS Sosnowiec. On Saturday, Legia won 6:1. The first period ended 1:1 with a goal from Rafał Solon. In the second, Legia scored three times through Patryk Wąsiński and Tomasz Wołkowicz (two). Ryszard Zdunek and Jarosław Grzesik added goals in the third.9 December 2012 Gładkie zwycięstwo Legii Smooth victory for Legia http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29576,gladkie-zwyciestwo-legii.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia Warszawa - SMS Sosnowiec 6:1 (1:1, 3:0, 2:0) http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49622-hokej:_legia_warszawa___sms_sosnowiec_6:1_%281:1,_3:0,_2:0%29.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 15 May 2007 pl On Sunday, Legia won 7:3. The first period ended 4:1 with goals from Karol Wąsiński, Brayan Świderski, Michał Porębski, and Patryk Wąsiński. SMS won the second period 2:1, with Zdunek scoring for Legia. Legia sealed the game in the third with goals from Grzegorz Rostkowski and Rafał Solon.9 December 2012 Wesoła niedziela Happy Sunday http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29582,wesola-niedziela.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia Warszawa - SMS Sosnowiec 7:3 (4:1, 1:2, 2:0) http://legia.net/wiadomosci_hokej,49625-hokej:_legia_warszawa___sms_sosnowiec_7:3_%284:1,_1:2,_2:0%29.html 2025-04-24 legia.net 15 May 2007 pl Legia began the second round with a 5:2 loss to Orlik Opole away, with goals from Ryszard Zdunek and Tomasz Wołkowicz.Orlik Opole - Legia Warszawa 5:2 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49834 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060137/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49834 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the Sunday game, Legia won 4:2 with two goals from Zdunek and one each from Karol Wąsiński and Mateusz Solon.Podsumowanie weekendu (Orlik - Legia 2:4) Weekend summary (Orlik - Legia 2:4) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49839 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060310/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49839 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the third round, Legia hosted Hockey Club Gdańsk, winning 4:3 on Saturday with two goals each from Karol Wąsiński and Tomasz Wołkowicz. The match marked the debut of the logo of new sponsor Pilot on jerseys and rink boards.13 January 2013 Nerwowa sobota Nervous Saturday http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29767,nerwowa-sobota.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia - KH Gdańsk 4:3 (1:3, 2:0, 1:0) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49920 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060142/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49920 2013-09-21 legia.net pl On Sunday, Legia won 4:1 with two goals from Karol Szaniawski and one each from Mateusz Wardecki and Wołkowicz.13 January 2013 Plan wykonany Plan executed http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29771,plan-wykonany.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia - KH Gdańsk 4:1 (1:0, 1:0, 2:1) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49926 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060145/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=49926 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In rounds 19 and 20, Legia faced Naprzód Janów away, losing both games. Naprzód won the first 9:2, scoring three goals in the first period and five in the second. Legia's goals came from Wołkowicz and Patryk Wąsiński.20 January 2013 I liga: Wysoka wygrana Naprzodu First League: Naprzód's high victory http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29808,i-liga-wysoka-wygrana-naprzodu.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plNaprzód Janów - Legia 9:2 (3:0, 5:1, 1:1) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50008 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060306/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50008 2013-09-21 legia.net plPodsumowanie weekendu (Naprzód - Legia 7:3) Weekend summary (Naprzód - Legia 7:3) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50018 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060434/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50018 2013-09-21 legia.net pl The second game ended 7:3, with Naprzód winning the first two periods 2:1 and the third 3:1. Legia's goals were scored by Karol Szaniawski, Damian Kran, and Karol Wąsiński. Legia hosted league leader Podhale Nowy Targ in the next two rounds. Podhale won the first game 7:1, with Adrian Maciejko scoring Legia's only goal, assisted by Jarosław Grzesik.26 January 2013 I liga: Lider nokautuje, kibice robią wrażenie First League: Leader knocks out, fans impress http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29856,i-liga-lider-nokautuje-kibice-robia-wrazenie.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plLegia Warszawa - Podhale Nowy Targ 1:7 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50103 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060429/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50103 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the second game, Legia upset Podhale 4:2, marking Podhale's first regulation loss of the season. Goals came from Ilja Weczer, Grzegorz Rostkowski, Karol Wąsiński, and Patryk Wąsiński.28 January 2013 I liga: Podhala ściana płaczu First League: Podhale's wall of tears http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29864,i-liga-podhala-sciana-placzu.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plHokej: Zakończenie sezonu na Torwarze w dobrym stylu Ice hockey: Ending the season at Torwar in style http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50109 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060148/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50109 2013-09-21 legia.net pl This victory propelled Legia to fourth place, securing a play-off spot.3 February 2013 I liga: Zwycięski gol debiutanta First League: Debutant's winning goal http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29915,i-liga-zwycieski-gol-debiutanta.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net pl Against second-placed Polonia Bytom, Polonia won the first game 4:3 in overtime. The game was tied 3:3 after regulation, with Legia's goals from Grzegorz Rostkowski, Karol Wąsiński, and Patryk Wąsiński. Filip Stoklasa scored the overtime winner for Polonia.Polonia Bytom - Legia Warszawa 4:3 (0:1, 2:1, 1:1, d. 1:0) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50197 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060134/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50197 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the second game, Polonia won 7:3 with Legia's goals from Gabriel Połącarz, Patryk Wąsiński, and Ryszard Zdunek. These losses dropped Legia to fifth place, making the final series against SMS Sosnowiec crucial for playoff qualification.4 February 2013 I liga: Pewna wygrana wicelidera First League: Confident win for the vice-leader http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,29926,i-liga-pewna-wygrana-wicelidera.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plPodsumowanie weekendu (Polonia - Legia 7:3) Weekend summary (Polonia - Legia 7:3) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50203 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060313/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50203 2013-09-21 legia.net pl In the final regular-season series, Legia needed a sweep against SMS Sosnowiec to secure a play-off spot. On Saturday, Legia won 4:1 with goals from Jakub Serwiński, Karol Szaniawski, Mateusz Solon, and Rafał Solon. On Sunday, Legia won 3:1 with goals from Serwiński, Szaniawski, and Wołkowicz, clinching a play-off berth.25 February 2013 Dwa zwycięstwa Legii na wagę play-off Two Legia victories worth playoffs http://www.hokej.net/pl/i-liga/newsy/90/news,artykul,6,30056,dwa-zwyciestwa-legii-na-wage-play-off.html 2025-04-24 hokej.net plSMS Sosnowiec - Legia 1:4 (1:2, 0:1 0:1) http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50470 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060139/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50470 2013-09-21 legia.net pl Pos.TeamGames playedPointsWinsOvertime/Shootout winsOvertime/Shootout lossesLossesGoals forGoals againstGoal differential1Podhale Nowy Targ24672201115627 +1292TMH Polonia Bytom24501521610770 +373Naprzód Janów24391122912469 +554Legia Warszawa243611111179105 -265Orlik Opole24331100136683 -176Hockey Club Gdańsk24165011852135 -837SMS PZHL Sosnowiec pl SMS PZHL Sosnowiec24113102030125 -95 Playoff round After the end of the regular season, Legia Warsaw finished in fourth place in the 1. Liga standings. This position qualified them to participate in the playoff phase, with the winner earning promotion to the Ekstraliga. Their opponent in the semifinals was Podhale Nowy Targ, the winner of the regular season. The series was played in a best-of-three format.24 February 2013 Hokej: SMS Sosnowiec 1-3 Legia. Legia w fazie play-off! Hockey: SMS Sosnowiec 1-3 Legia. Legia in the Play-off Stage! https://legionisci.com/news/52024_Hokej_SMS_Sosnowiec_1-3_Legia_Legia_w_fazie_play-off.html 2025-04-27 legionisci.com pl The first game was held in Nowy Targ, where Podhale confidently defeated Legia 5–0. In the return match in Warsaw, Podhale again proved stronger, winning the game 3–0. The opponents scored one goal in each period and advanced to the final.Legia Warszawa - Podhale Nowy Targ 0:3 http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50599 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195040/http://legia.net/index_hokej.php?typ=news&id=50599 2016-03-04 legia.net pl6 March 2013 I liga: Podhale w finale batalii o ekstraligę! First League: Podhale in the Final Battle for the Ekstraliga! https://hokej.net/artykul/i-liga-podhale-w-finale-batalii-o-ekstralige 2025-04-27 Hokej.Net pl See also Legia Warsaw (ice hockey) References Category:2012–13 in Polish ice hockey Category:Legia Warsaw