HC Merano

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City Merano, Italy
League Alps Hockey League
Founded1968;56 years ago (1968)
Home arenaMeranarena
ColoursBlack, white
  
Head coachMassimo Ansoldi
Website http://www.hcm-junior.it/

HC Merano is a professional ice hockey team in Merano, Italy. They play in the Alps Hockey League

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History

Merano was founded in 1968. They won the Serie A twice, in 1986 and 1999. Since 2004 the club is playing in the 2nd highest league in Italy.

Honours

Notable players

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