Jets de Viry-Essonne
Ice hockey team in Viry-Châtillon, France
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The Jets de Viry-Essonne were an ice hockey team in Viry-Châtillon, France. The club was founded in 1951 as the hockey department of the US Métro sports club, and took on the name OHC Paris-Viry in 1971. The club was dissolved in 2011, and were replaced by Viry Hockey 91, which began play in the FFHG Division 3 in 2011-12.
CityViry-Châtillon, France
LeagueFFHG Division 2
Home arenaPatinoire des Lacs de l'Essonne
ColoursYellow, Green, White
| Jets de Viry-Essonne | |
|---|---|
| |
| City | Viry-Châtillon, France |
| League | FFHG Division 2 |
| Home arena | Patinoire des Lacs de l'Essonne |
| Colours | Yellow, Green, White |
| Franchise history | |
| 1951-1971 | US Métro |
| 1971-2005 | OHC Paris-Viry |
| 2005-2011 | Jets de Viry-Essonne |
They played in the top-level of French ice hockey from 1971-1987, with the exception of 1975, when they played in the Nationale 1B. They also participated in the top-level French league yearly from 1991-2001.
Achievements
- French runner-up : 1980.
- FFHG Division 1 champion : 1975, 1988, 1991.
- FFHG Division 2 champion : 1983
External links
- Club profile on eurohockey.net