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US Métro (ice hockey)

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US Métro
CityParis, France
Founded1951
Home arenaPatinoire de Saint Didier
Franchise history
1951-1971US Métro
1971-2005OHC Paris-Viry
2005-2011Viry-Châtillon Essonne Hockey
2011-presentViry Hockey 91

US Métro was an ice hockey team in Paris, France. The club existed from 1951 to 1971 and was part of the US Métro sports club

History

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The hockey section of the US Métro sports club was founded by Claude Portanel in 1951. They first participated in the top-level French league in the 1954-55 season.[1]

The club frequently participated in the top-level of French ice hockey until after the conclusion of the 1970-71 season.

Claude Pourtanel acquired the ice rink Patinoire privée de Viry-Châtillon in 1971. The club then became independent from the US Métro sports club and OHC Paris-Viry was created.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Branchu, Marc (2007). Histoire du Hockey sur Glace en France. Mémoire du Sport. ISBN 9782849107195.
  2. ^ French Ice Hockey Federation
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