| US Métro | |
|---|---|
| City: | Paris, France |
| League: | |
| Founded: | 1951 |
| Home Arena: | Patinoire de Saint Didier |
| Franchise history | |
| 1951-1971: | US Métro |
| 1971-2005: | OHC Paris-Viry |
| 2005-2011: | Viry-Châtillon Essonne Hockey |
| 2011-present: | Viry Hockey 91 |
US Métro was an ice hockey team in Paris, France. The club existed from 1951-1971 and was part of the US Métro sports club
History[]
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[]
- ↑ Branchu, Marc (2007). Histoire du Hockey sur Glace en France. Mémoire du Sport. ISBN 9782849107195.
- ↑ French Ice Hockey Federation
External links[]
- Team profile on eurohockey.com