| Selber Wölfe | |
|---|---|
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| City | Selb, Germany |
| League | DEL2 |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Home arena | NETZSCH Arena (capacity: 3,983) |
| Colors | Blue, White, Red |
| General manager | Jürgen Golly Thomas Manzei |
| Head coach | Craig Streu |
| Website | Official website |
The Selber Wölfe is an ice hockey team based in Selb, Bavaria, Germany. The team currently plays in the DEL2, the second-highest level of ice hockey in Germany. Founded in 1953, the team plays at the NETZSCH Arena. [1]
As of March 2024 [2]
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