Örebro IK

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Örebro IK
City Flag of Sweden.svg Örebro, Sweden
League Division 1
at time of bankruptcy. Previously Elitserien and Allsvenskan.
Founded 1972
Operated 1972–1999
Franchise history
Years in highest league 9
Years in the SHL 2
Le Mat Trophy 0

Örebro IK was an ice hockey team from Örebro, Sweden that was founded in 1972. [1] The team filed for bankruptcy and was liquidated in 1999, after many years of playing elite-level hockey. Today, Örebro is represented in Sweden's upper-tier hockey leagues by Örebro HK.

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References

  1. Eliteprospects.com. Örebro IK. Retrieved 2013-07-04.