HC Meran has lured a young Canadian from Montreal to the spa town.

Meran fishes in Montreal and catches a young Italian

HC Meran has signed a young Italian-Canadian player for the upcoming season. Although he has played exclusively in youth hockey so far, he has big plans with the Eagles.

July 24, 2026

From: cst

“I can hardly wait to get on the ice in Merano. We’re building something special here,” Massimo Tirone seems to be bursting with anticipation. The 19-year-old Canadian with Italian roots is the youngest new addition to HCM in the Alps Hockey League and also their last import player.

Tirone is a relatively unknown quantity so far. He has only played for Montreal youth teams. Most recently, he played for the Montreal Rangers in the QJHL, a strong junior league, where he impressed. In 100 games, he amassed an impressive 130 points. Last season, he was the league's third-highest scorer with 77 points. Tirone will occupy an under-22 roster spot at HCM.