1972 Spanish Championship

The 1972 Spanish Championship was won by Real Sociedad HH. On June 1, 1972, the Palacio del Hielo Txuri Urdin was inaugurated by the civil governor of Gutpuczoa, Mr. Salmeron, who was accompanied by provincial authorities. The first game of what was known as the Torneo Nacional 1972 de hockey sobre hielo was played in San Sebastian the same day.

The tournament was played in San Sebastian on June 1 and 2, before moving to Jaca on the 3rd and 4th. The four participating teams were CH Madrid, CH Jaca, CH Valladolid, and Real Sociedad HH.

Results

First round

• 6/1: CH Madrid - CH Valladolid 7:2 (5:0, 0:0, 2:2)
• 6/1: Real Sociedad HH - CH Jaca 11:3
• 6/2: CH Valladolid - CH Jaca 16:4
• 6/2: Real Sociedad HH - CH Madrid 10:3 (2:1, 4:0, 4:2)
• 6/3: Real Sociedad HH - CH Valladolid 17:10
• 6/3: CH Madrid - CH Jaca 8:5

3rd place game

• 6/4: CH Valladolid - CH Jaca 6:1

Final

• 6/4: Real Sociedad HH - CH Madrid 4:3

Contemporary accounts

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  The May 27, 1972, edition of El Mundo Deportivo.

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  The June 1, 1972, edition of El Mundo Deportivo.

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  The June 6, 1972, edition of ABC Madrid.

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  The June 2, 1972, edition of ABC Madrid.

Sources

• ABC Madrid
• El Mundo Deportivo