The 1951-52 Serie A season was the 19th season of the Serie A, the top level of ice hockey in Italy. Eight teams participated in the league, and HC Milan Inter won the championship.
The first round was divided into two groups of three teams apiece. The teams played twice against one another with the top team in each group advancing to the final. HC Milan Inter and HC Diavoli Rossoneri Milano received byes to the final round.
First round
Group A
Group B
Due to inclement weather conditions, HC Bolzano was unable to travel to away games against Asiago and Cortina. They were forced to forfeit these. Their two home games were later annulled as they used an ineligible player, Gustav Sprecht. Asiago finished first with their forfeit win over Bolzano and two victories against Alleghe.
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HC Bolzano
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7:2 annulled
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Asiago Hockey
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Bolzano
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HC Bolzano
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10:4 annulled
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Alleghe
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Bolzano
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Asiago Hockey
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5:0 Forfeit
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HC Bolzano not played
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Alleghe
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5:0 Forfeit
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HC Bolzano not played
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Final round
There was controversy surrounding the Milan derby between Rossoneri and Inter. Diavoli wanted to use a foreign player, Ott, who in accordance accordance with international regulations was considered an assimilated foreigner, as he had played in Italy for five years, but the federation bans their use. After several discussions, the president of the federation, Enrico Calcaterra, allowed Ott to play, with the final decision pending in federal assembly. As a precaution, Diavoli decided not to use Ott, although the player was on the bench for the game. The game is won by Inter 2-0 with goals in the first period by Giancarlo Agazzi and and in the final segment by Enrico Canapini.
Inter Milan then defeated Auronzo and Asiago to win the championship with 19 goals for and only two against. Diavoli finished second after dispatching their remaining opponents.
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HC Diavoli Rossoneri Milano
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0:2 (0:1, 0:0, 0:1)
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HC Milan Inter
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Asiago Hockey
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2:6
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Auronzo
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HC Milan Inter
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Asiago Hockey
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HC Diavoli Rossoneri Milano
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Auronzo
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Asiago
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HC Diavoli Rossoneri Milano
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