Podhale Nowy Targ hockey legends honored by fan association

The Dalejpodhale.pl association and the Podhale Nowy Targ fan community are highlighting the careers of prominent hockey players who shaped the history of the club.

Marek Batkiewicz, a highly decorated goalkeeper and Olympian, played over 20 seasons and 438 matches. A product of the Podhale academy, he won six Polish championships with the team (1987, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997) and a Polish Cup in 2005. He notably recalls the 10-0 victory against Unia Oświęcim in the 1993 final as a career highlight.

Rafał ‘Karaś’ Dutka also achieved significant success with the club. A product of the local academy, he won the Polish Cup in 2003 and secured Polish championships in 2007 and 2010, along with Interliga titles. Over a 17-season career in the Polish league, he played 603 matches. Dutka also represented the Polish national team in 47 matches, including six World Championships.