Aalborg Pirates

The Aalborg Pirates are a professional ice hockey team (previously known as Aalborg Ishockey and AaB Ice Hockey) playing in the Danish ice hockey league, Metal Ligaen. The ice hockey team first appeared in 1967 as AaB Ice Hockey organized under Aalborg Boldspilklub. They play in the Danish national league and won the Danish league championship in 1981.

In 1997 AaB Ishockey merged with a smaller club, IK Aalborg. The merged team was known as Aalborg Ishockey Klub (AIK) in the period 1997–2003, but following financial instability in the club, the professional license was transferred to Aalborg Boldspilklub ('AaB’). The team is located in Aalborg in the northern part of Jutland and ceased operations at the end of the 2011/12 season, where it was put up for sale. In 2012 the team was bought by investors with the majority of the shares owned by entrepreneur and investor Magnus Kjøller. The team was replaced by a whole new team and organisation launched a "Masterplan 2018”

The Aalborg Pirates are a prominent professional ice hockey team based in Aalborg, Denmark. Established in 2010, the team quickly rose to prominence within Danish ice hockey, competing in the top-tier Metal Ligaen. Known for their dynamic playing style and passionate fan base, the Pirates have secured multiple national championships and are recognized as one of Denmark's leading ice hockey clubs. Their home games are played at the Gigantium Ice Arena, where they showcase talented players and exciting hockey action. The Aalborg Pirates are celebrated for their commitment to excellence, community engagement, and contribution to the development of ice hockey in Denmark.