The name and the history of the Team are closely linked with the history of the Arsenal Factory.
The Factory was established in 1764 in Kiev as Amminition Studios where different repairs were carried out and various types of weapons, including artillery, were made. In a few centuries, the Arsenal Factory would establish a sports club, which has largely contributed to the development of the Ukrainian football and hockey

At the Factory great attention was paid to physical education and sports. In 1935 at the Arsenal production facilities many physical trining sites with the necessary sports equipment were opened. In winter of 1935-1935 the Factory organied a ski base, which consisted of 300 pairs of skis, as well as facility with an electrified ice-rink.

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