SC Lyon (ice hockey) explained

Team:SC Lyon
Colour:Blue
Colour Text:White
City:Lyon, France
League:Ligue Magnus
Founded:1903
Name1:SC Lyon
Dates1:1903-1908

SC Lyon was an ice hockey team in Lyon, France. They were founded in 1903 and played in the Ligue Magnus from 1906-1908, before folding.[1]

History

SC Lyon was one of the founding members of the Ligue Magnus in 1906-07. They won the first French Championship by defeating Club des Patineurs de Paris 8-2 in the final. In 1907-08, the two teams again faced each other for the title. On neutral ground in Chamonix, Patineurs was able to defeat Lyon 2-1 to win their first title. After the season, the Lyon Ice Palace closed, and the club was dissolved. With Lyon folding, the French Championship was not contested again until the 1911-12 season.

Achievements

Notes and References

  1. http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/France1909.htm 1908-09 season