Neuchâtel Hockey Academy
Neuchâtel Hockey Academy is a Women Swiss ice hockey club. The main team have played in the Women's League, the top flight of women's hockey in Switzerland, since 2011. They are the only Romand club with a team in the Women's League. The other Neuchâtel Hockey Academy teams play in SWHL C and SWHL D.
| Neuchâtel Hockey Academy | |
|---|---|
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| City | Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| League | Women's League SWHL C SWHL D |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Home arena | Patinoires du Littoral |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, White |
| General manager | Laure Aeschimann |
| Head coach | Yan Gigon |
| Captain | Joray Cindy |
| Website | www.nha.hockey |
History
The club was created in 1999 by Céline Guerne and began competing in the SWHL C. In 2007, they earned promotion to the SWHL B, and in 2011 to the Women's League (ex. SWHL A).
In 2016, the team name was changed from HC Université Neuchâtel to Neuchâtel Hockey Academy.
In 2020, the club made the Swiss championship finals for the first time.[1] The finals were ultimately cancelled due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.[2][3]
References
- https://www.rtn.ch/rtn/Sport/Hockey/20200129-Journee-anniversaire-pour-la-Neuchatel-Hockey-Academy.html
- https://www.arcinfo.ch/articles/sports/hockey-sur-glace/la-presidente-de-la-nha-est-tres-frustree-919008
- https://www.rtn.ch/rtn/Sports/Hockey/20200323-Les-Hirondelles-seront-seulement-finalistes.html
External links
- Neuchâtel Hockey Academy – Official site
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