both the team and arena derive their names from the mythical Huma bird, a symbol of happiness and freedom.

Humo Tashkent was a member of the reformed Uzbekistan Ice Hockey League which began play in February 2019.

[5] Alongside Humo, Dynamo Tver, Torpedo-Gorky Nizhny Novgorod and Kazakhstan's Nomad Astana would also be joining the league.

[7] It was subsequently announced that a further two teams would be joining the VHL; HK Rostov and China's Shougang Beijing.

[9] A week later it was announced that the Samarkand rink would not be completed in time, and as a result 'Humo Tashkent 2' would act as the feeder club for the VHL side.