Hockey Milano Rossoblu

Hockey Milano Rossoblu is an ice hockey team from Milan, Italy. It replaced Milano Vipers (league team 5 times Italian Champion) after that organization was disbanded in 2008. It is currently playing in Serie A2, the second level of competition in Italy.
==History==
===Foundation===
After the disappearance of the Milano Vipers was announced in 2008, former executives of the Vipers led by Ico Migliore and Tiziano Terragni, announced the foundation of a new team, Hockey Milano Rossoblu. 
In the first season in Serie A2, the bench was given to Adolf Insam, former coach of HCJ Milano Vipers, who left the place after a season in Murajca Pajic, his former deputy, to become technical coordinator. 
On 28 April 2010, the team announced that it has reached an agreement with Massimo Da Rin as new head coach for Hockey Milano for the 2010–11 season of the Serie A2.
===Partnership with the KHL===
In 2011, Milano Rossoblu announced a partnership with the Kontinental Hockey League. According to a three year plan, the aim for the 2011–12 season is to earn promotion to the Italian Serie A, while building up a team that is able to play at KHL level. From the 2012–13 season on, one team is expected to join the KHL, while the other team will keep playing in Serie A.
==References==
==External links==
* Official web site
Category:Italian ice hockey teams
Category:Serie A2 teams
Category:Established in 2008