Ours de Villard-de-Lans

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Ours de Villard-de-Lans
Ours de Villard-de-Lans logo.png
NicknameOurs
(Bears)
City Villard-de-Lans Flag of France.svg
League FFHG Division 2
2014-present
Ligue Magnus
2002-2014
Founded1931
Home arena Patinoire municipale de Villard-de-Lans
Colours            
President Flag of France.svg Daniel Huillier
Head coach Flag of the United States.svg Rich Metro
Website Les Ours
Franchise history
Ours de Villard-de-Lans

Ours de Villard-de-Lans (Villard-de-Lans Bears) is a French ice hockey team based in Villard-de-Lans playing in the FFHG Division 2.

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The team was founded in 1931 and plays home games at the Patinoire municipale de Villard-de-Lans.

Former players

Notable players

Trophies and awards

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