SC Lyon (ice hockey)
| SC Lyon | |
|---|---|
| City | Lyon, France |
| League | Ligue Magnus |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Franchise history | |
| 1903-1908 | SC Lyon |
SC Lyon was an ice hockey team in Lyon, France. They were founded in 1903 and played in the Ligue Magnus from 1906-1908, before folding.[1]
History
SC Lyon was one of the founding members of the Ligue Magnus in 1906-07. They won the first French Championship by defeating Club des Patineurs de Paris 8-2 in the final. In 1907-08, the two teams again faced each other for the title. On neutral ground in Chamonix, Patineurs was able to defeat Lyon 2-1 to win their first title. After the season, the Lyon Ice Palace closed, and the club was dissolved. With Lyon folding, the French Championship was not contested again until the 1911-12 season.
Achievements
- French champion: 1907.
- French runner-up: 1908.
References
- ^ 1908-09 season on hockeyarchives.info