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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. 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.French Ice Hockey Federation
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on eurohockey.com {{DEFAULTSORT:US Metro (ice hockey) Ice hockey teams in France