SG Cortina | |
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City | Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy |
League | Alps Hockey League |
Founded | 1924 |
Home arena | Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio |
Colors | Blue, white |
Media | Official website |
Championships | |
Playoff championships | 17 Serie A 3 Coppa Italia |
Sportivi Ghiaccio Cortina is a professional ice hockey team from Italy. They play their home games at Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio, located in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto. They currently play in the Alps Hockey League and formerly the Serie A.
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