Play hockey in a country famous for la dolce vita (the sweet life).
Italy's hockey scene is concentrated in the stunning Alpine north, where mountain culture meets Mediterranean passion.
The food is incredible (no ones surprised here), the history is rich, the landscapes are beautiful, and the lifestyle in second to none. The pace here is different from what many import players are used to, but honestly, that's exactly the point.
Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, and others are close by.
Weekend trips to Croatia, France, or southern Germany (just to name a few) are easy for players to make in and out of seasons.
Italian hockey is concentrated in the North, where the sport has strong regional roots.
It's not a national phenomenon, but in the hockey regions, the passion and tradition run deep.
In Italy, the main league is called the Italian Hockey League (Series A).
Underneath this, you have a similarly named Italian Hockey League but it's Italy2. A number of top Alps Hockey League clubs are based in Italy as well. There's also IHL Division 1 which sits below the main pro tiers.
Italian youth (Italy U16) and junior hockey tiers (U19) are established as well.
