Sesto San Giovanni, hockey: Lombardy’s under-19 team presented at Palasisto

It was solemnly presented at PalaSesto on Lombardy Under-19 Team Which will see Chiavennese, Hockey Como and HC Diavoli Sesto together on the rink for the upcoming 2023/24 competitive season.

An important step that comes after the positive experience that was made together last season with the under-17 class. The managers of the Lombard companies, with interest and pride in their ability to develop youth hockey, therefore decided by mutual agreement to continue this experience jointly for the next season under-19.

They will make themselves available to Coach Andrea Dzordohelp him Danilo Bertoto And by senior team coaches Diavoli Sesto and Hockey Como, approx 16 athletes of movement and 4 goalkeepers In 2005-2006-2007 another 14 athletes from 2008 could be added if necessary. The numbers are appropriate for a top level national championship which will have at least 26 matches throughout the season. The most deserving boys over the age of 16 can also be called up to Como’s first teams in the IHL Championship and Diavoli Sesto in IHL 1.

“It is an important step for our sport – the three participating companies confirm unanimously – last year there were no under-19s in Lombardy, and from our point of view it is an important category for the sustainability of the top teams in Chiavenna, Como and Sesto”. The home matches will be played at the stadiums of Chiavenna, Como and Sesto San Giovanni.

During the meeting, the head of the FIBA ​​Regional Committee expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the companies involved in the project, praising their commitment and appreciating the spirit of cooperation and development of hockey in Lombardy. Also confirmed the farm team between the two big teams of Hockey Como and Diavoli Sesto for the next season with the aim of continuing and expanding the cooperation between the two sports clubs.