Kristall Saratov
# Kristall Saratov

Kristall Saratov is an ice hockey team in Saratov, Russia. They play in the VHL-B, the third level of Russian ice hockey.

## History

The club was founded as Bolshevik Saratov in 1948. They have gone through a number of name changes during their history.

* 1949: Nauka Saratov
* 1950: Iskra Saratov
* 1954: Iskra Saratov folded.
* 1958: Trud Saratov was founded as the successor to Iskra Saratov.
* 1961: Avangard Saratov
* 1965: Energiya Saratov
* 1969: Kristall Saratov

## Achievements

* Soviet League Class A2 champion: 1967, 1974, 1976
