HC Milano Saima
Hockey Club Milano (better known as Hockey Club Milano Saima after its sponsor) was an ice hockey team in Milan, Italy.
| HC Milano Saima | |
|---|---|
| City | Milan, Italy |
| League | Serie A |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Operated | 1985-1992 1993-1995 |
History
The club was founded in 1985 and initially played in the Serie B.[1] They made their debut in the Serie A during the 1988-89 season.[2] Milano won their first and only Serie A championship in the 1990-91 season, where they finished in first place in both the first and final rounds.[3]
The club was disbanded after the 1991-92 season, where they finished as runners-up after losing to the HC Devils Milano in the final.[4] They did not participate in the 1992-93 season but were revived as Sportivi Ghiaccio Milano the following year. The new team played two seasons (1993-94 and 1994-95) in the Serie A, losing in the quarterfinals in 1994 and the semifinals in 1995. The club was then sold and became HC 24 Milan.[5]
Achievements
- Serie A champion (1): 1991.