SC Lyon (ice hockey)

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]

SC Lyon
CityLyon, France
LeagueLigue Magnus
Founded1903
Franchise history
1903-1908SC Lyon

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

  • French champion: 1907.
  • French runner-up: 1908.

References

  1. 1908-09 season on hockeyarchives.info


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