Steaua Rangers
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| Full name | Steaua Rangers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Based In | Bucharest |
| Arena |
Mihai Flamaropol (Capacity: 8,000) |
| League |
Romanian Hockey League (1951–present) MOL Liga (2008–2012) |
| Team Colors | |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of National Defense |
| GM | Nelu Alexe |
| Head Coach | Nelu Alexe |
| Captain | Ioan Timaru |
| Website | Club home page |
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Steaua Rangers is a Romanian ice hockey team that currently plays in the Romanian Hockey League. They play their home games at Mihai Flamaropol.
History
The hockey team was founded in 1951 as CCA București and existed alongside other sections (e.g. football, handball, basketball) in the Steaua București sports club. In 1961, their name was changed to CSA Steaua București. With 40 championship titles and 33 cup victories, Steaua is the most successful ice hockey team in Romania. They last won the Championship in 2006, and the Cup in 2012.
In 2008, Steaua joined the MOL Liga along with CS Progym Gheorgheni in addition to the Romanian Hockey League. They finished in sixth place out of ten participants. Steaua did not return to the league in 2009-10, due to financial issues. They did however rejoin the league for the 2010-11 season and played there until 2012.
Achievements
- Romanian Hockey League:
- Winners (40): 1953, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
- Romanian Cup
- Winners (33): 1969, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990-spring, 1990-autumn, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998-spring, 1998-autumn, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011-autumn, 2012
External links
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