CSM Corona Brașov (ice hockey)

CSM Corona Brașov, founded in 2007 as Sport Club Municipal Fenestela 68, is an ice hockey team in Brașov, Romania.

This article is about the ice hockey section. For other uses, see CSM Corona Brașov.
CSM Corona Brașov Wolves
NicknameCSM Corona Wolves Brașov
CityBraşov
LeagueRomanian Hockey League
(2007–present)
Erste Liga
(2009–present)
Founded2007
Home arenaBrașov Olympic Ice Rink
(capacity: 2,000)
Colours         
PresidentEmilian Cernica
Head coachMartin Lacroix
Asst. head coachHunor Strenk
CaptainÁrpád Mihály
WebsiteCorona Wolves Official Website
Franchise history
CSM Corona 2010 Brașov

History

The team has registered to play in the Romanian national league in 2008 and in the Erste Liga in 2009.

They won the 2012 Romanian Cup after winning the final against HSC Csíkszereda and were runners-up in the 2010–11 and 2011–12 editions of the Romanian national league and the 2008, 2010 and 2011 editions of the Romanian Cup. In 2013–14, Corona Wolves Brasov won the Romanian National League and run up in the 2014 edition of the Continental Cup. Also in the 2013–2014 season they were vice champions of the MOL League after beating DAB Docler (the champion of the 2012–13 edition, from Hungary) in the semifinals and lost against Nove Zamky (Slovakia) in the finals.

In the 2014–15 season, they won once again the Romanian Cup against HSC Csíkszereda and play in the finals of the Romanian National League. Corona Wolves Brașov are qualified in the playoffs of the MOL League of 2014–15 edition.

They plan to retire number 92 in honor of Garrett Clarke.

Achievements
  • National League:
    • Winners (3): 2013–14, 2016–17, 2018–19
    • Runners-up (3): 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
  • Romanian Cup:
    • Winners (2): 2012, 2014
    • Runners-up (3): 2008, 2010, 2011
  • Erste Liga:
    • Runners-up (1): 2013-2014
  • Continental Cup:
    • Runners-up (1): 2014

Venue
Main article: Brașov Olympic Ice Rink

Corona play on the Olympic Ice Rink (Romanian: Patinoarul Olimpic) in the city. It was inaugurated in January 2010 and can usually host more than 1,500 people in seats; It is located at no. 5 Turnului street, which is 5 minutes walking distance from the railway station and easily accessible by public transportation.

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