Gentofte Stars
The Gentofte Stars are an ice hockey team in the 1. division i ishockey, the second-highest men’s ice hockey league in Denmark. They play in Gentofte, a northern suburb in the Copenhagen urban area, at the Gentofte Skøtjehal ('Gentofte Skating Hall'). The team previously played in the Metal Ligaen but were relegated in 2018 due to financial troubles.
| Gentofte Stars | |
|---|---|
| City | Gentofte, Denmark |
| League | 1. division i ishockey |
| Division | Øst |
| Founded | 23 April 1965 (as Hellerup IK) 1996 (as IC Gentofte) |
| Home arena | Gentofte Skøjtehal |
| Colours | Dark blue, orange, white |
| Website | gentoftestars.dk |
| Franchise history | |
| 1965–1996 | Hellerup IK |
| 1996–2008 | IC Gentofte |
| 2008–present | IC Gentofte Stars |
The parent club, Icehockey Club Gentofte Stars, also has a representative women's ice hockey team (which previously played in the Danish Championship league during 2011 to 2016), active sections in minor and junior ice hockey, and recreational teams for a number of age groups.
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