Italian Hockey League

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Italian Hockey League
Italian Hockey League logo.svg
Sport Ice hockey
Founded1934
No. of teams10
Country Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Most recent
champion(s)
SV Kaltern
Level on pyramid2
Promotion to Italian Hockey League - Serie A
Relegation to Italian Hockey League - Division I

The Italian Hockey League is the second level of ice hockey in Italy. The league was founded in 1934.

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The league changed his name several times:

Champions

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