HC Merano is a professional

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team in

Merano Merano (, ; ) or Meran () is a (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Generally best known for its Spa town, spa resorts, it is located within a Depression (geology), basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to Height above mean sea ...

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. They play in the

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History

Merano was founded in 1968. They won the

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twice, in 1986 and 1999. Since 2004 the club is playing in the 2nd highest league in Italy.

Honours

*Serie A champion : 1986, 1999 *Serie A2 champion: 1971, 1978, 1991 *Serie B champion: 2016 *Serie C champion: 2009

Notable players

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References

External links

Official website
Ice hockey clubs established in 1968 Ice hockey teams in Italy Alpenliga teams Inter-National League teams Merano Sport in South Tyrol 1968 establishments in Italy {{Italy-sport-team-stub