Fassa Falcons | |
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City | Canazei, Italy |
Founded | 1955 |
Home arena | Stadio del Ghiaccio Gianmario Scola |
Colours | Blue, white |
Head coach | Marco Liberatore |
Website | fassafalcons.com |
Franchise history | |
1955–1985 | Hockey Club Canazel |
1985–2015 | HC Fassa |
2015–present | Fassa Falcons |
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The club was founded as Hockey Club Canazei in 1955. [2]
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