Latvian Hockey Higher League
The Latvian Hockey Higher League, also known as the Optibet Hockey League since 2017 due to sponsorship by Optibet, is the top tier league of ice hockey in Latvia currently comprising six teams. Previously it was also known as the Latvian Open Hockey Championships and the Samsung Premier League from 2006 to 2008.
Teams
Teams in 2018–19
Previous Teams
2017–18
- HK Kurbads
- HK Liepāja
- HK Mogo
- HK Prizma Riga
- HS Rīga
- HK Zemgale/LLU
2016–17
- HK Kurbads
- HS Rīga/Prizma
- HK Mogo
- HK Zemgale/LLU
- HK Liepāja
- HS Rīga
- Prizma/Pārdaugava
2015–16
- HS Rīga
- HK Kurbads
- HS Rīga/Prizma
- HK Mogo
- HK Zemgale/LLU
- HK Liepāja
- HS Rīga99/HK Tukums
2014–15
- HK Kurbads
- HS Rīga/Prizma
- HK Mogo
- HK Zemgale/LLU
- HK Liepāja
- Jūrmala HASC
- Ogre/Sāga97
2013–14
- HK Kurbads
- HS Rīga/Prizma
- HK Ozolnieki/MONARCH
- HK Zemgale/LLU
- HK Dinamo Juniors
- Daugavpils
2012–13
- HK Ozolnieki/MONARCH
- HK Zemgale/JLSS
- SMScredit.lv
- HK Juniors
- HK Liepājas Metalurgs-2
- SK Rīga 96
- HS Rīga/Prizma
- HS Rīga/Prizma II
2011–12
- HK Ozolnieki/Monarhs
- HK Jelgava
- HK SMS Credit
- HK Juniors
- HK Liepājas Metalurgs-2
- HK Riga 95
- HS Prizma
- DHK Latgale
- SC Energija Elektrėnai
- HS LSPA/Riga
2010–11
- HK Jelgava
- HK Ogre
- HS Prizma
- Prizma/Pardaugava
- DHK Latgale
- Liepājas Metalurgs-2
- HK Ozolnieki/Monarhs
- HK SMS Credit
- SC Energija Elektrėnai
2009–10
- HK Ogre
- Liepājas Metalurgs-2
- DHK Latgale
- HK Ozolnieki/Monarhs
- SK Rīga/Profs 18
- SC Energija
2008–09
- HK Concept
- HS Rīga Prizma/Hanza
- Liepājas Metalurgs-2
- DHK Latgale-2
- SK LSPA/Rīga
- HK Ozolnieki/Monarhs
- SK Rīga 18
- SC Energija
2007–08
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- DHK Latgale
- ASK/Ogre
- SK LSPA Rīga
- SC Energija
- Tartu Big Diamonds
2006–07
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- DHK Latgale
- ASK/Ogre
- SK Rīga 20
- SC Energija
2005–06
- HK Riga 2000
- ASK/Ogre
- DHK Latgale
- Vilki OP/LaRocca
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- SK Rīga 20
- SC Energija
2004–05
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- ASK/Ogre
- Vilki OP
- SK Rīga 20
- SK Rīga 18
- HK Zemgale
- SC Energija
2003–04
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- ASK/Ogre
- Vilki OP
- SK Rīga 20
- SK Rīga 18
- HK Zemgale
- SC Energija
2002–03
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- ASK/Zemgale
- Vilki
- Stalkers/Juniors
- SK Ozollapas
2001–02
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- LB/Prizma
- Vilki
- Stalkers/Juniors
- SK Ozollapas
2000–01
- HK Riga 2000
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- Prizma
- Vilki
- Stalkers/Juniors
- Kandava
- Lifo/Nafta
League champions
- 2017–18 – HK Kurbads
- 2016–17 – HK Kurbads
- 2015–16 – HK Liepāja
- 2014–15 – HK Mogo
- 2013–14 – HS Rīga/Prizma
- 2012–13 – HK SMScredit.lv Riga
- 2011–12 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2010–11 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2009–10 – Dinamo-Juniors Riga
- 2008–09 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2007–08 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2006–07 – HK Riga 2000
- 2005–06 – HK Riga 2000
- 2004–05 – HK Riga 2000
- 2003–04 – HK Riga 2000
- 2002–03 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2001–02 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 2000–01 – HK Riga 2000
- 1999–2000 – Liepājas Metalurgs
- 1998–99 – HK Nik's Brih Riga
- 1997–98 – HK Nik's Brih Riga
- 1996–97 – Latvijas bērzs
- 1995–96 – HK Nik's Brih Riga
- 1994–95 – HK Nik's Brih Riga
- 1993–94 – Hokeja Centrs
- 1992–93 – HK Pārdaugava Rīga
- 1991–92 – HK Sāga Ķekava Riga
- 1943–90 – not played
- 1942–43 – not played
- 1941–42 – US Rīga
- 1940–41 – Dinamo Riga
- 1939–40 – US Rīga
- 1938–39 – ASK Rīga
- 1937–38 – ASK Rīga
- 1936–37 – US Rīga
- 1935–36 – ASK Rīga
- 1934–35 – ASK Rīga
- 1933–34 – ASK Rīga
- 1932–33 – Unions Rīga
- 1931–32 – Unions Rīga
Teams
1931/32–1941/42
- During the 1931-32 and 1932-33 season, there was a Riga and Liepāja zone, each of which played its tournament. The national champion was cleared up to meet the winners of both groups. Final points are highlighted.
1991/92–2009/10
- Played only in the elimination games, as the regular season was played in the Belarusian Extraleague.
- * The last place was awarded due to a lack of appearance in 2001. The game scheduled for April 8th against HK Liepājas Metalurgs. The team had 27 points, which would rank 4th.
2010/11–