These are the opponents of the three South Tyrolean Elite.A clubs

Asiago

The team from Asiago is also one of the favorites for the title next season. The reigning Italian champion (three titles in the last four years) is relying on the tried and tested this year and wants to aim high in the championship and also in the Continental Cup. Asiago pulled off a big transfer coup by signing former Pontebba player Kevin Devergilio, while Vincenzo Marozzi has a chance in goal. Dan Sullivan, Chris DiDomenico, Sean Bentivoglio, Layne Ulmer, Captain Dave Borrelli and Paul Zanette were confirmed. Jeremy Rebek, meanwhile, is expected to return to Asiago later this season.

Milan Rossoblu

Those responsible for the club spared no effort over the summer. While Luca Ansoldi (returning to the Ritten), Diego Iori (Fassa) and Matt De Marchi also said goodbye to all the transfer card players, the red-blues landed an absolute transfer hammer with the signing of former Alleghe striker Nicola Fontanive. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Paul Dainton, defender Jamie Fritsch, striker Adam Estoclet and center Brad Schell are coming to Milan from abroad. Milano Rossoblù will play their first test on September 15th at the Agorà Stadium against Valpellice.

Valpellice

The team from Torre Pellice, which secured its historic entry into the finals last year, wants to take another step forward next year and immortalize itself on the championship table. New this season are former Alleghe defender Francesco De Biasio and striker Patrick Rizzo from Toblach. The transfer card players signed so far are Brent Davison and former NHL player Scott Barney. Mike Flanagan is once again in charge of the coaching reins and captain Trevor Johnson has also remained on board.

Cortina

A lot has also happened in Cortina. Despite the reduced budget, President Luca dell'Osta's team wants to build a strong squad for the coming season. Three important players were confirmed: center Stanislav Gron, defender Paul Albers and striker Ryan Dingle. However, the young goalie Anthony Borelli and the Czech defender Jakub Grof were brought to Cortina. Clayton Beddoes will again be the coach.

Fassa

For the Ladins it is already an achievement to still be there next season. Participation in the 2013/14 championship was in the stars until immediately before the entry deadline. So far, only Diego Iori has been signed, who is moving to Fassa after a season with Milan. As for the rest, neo-coach Erwin Kostner will work with a young team. Fassa will primarily look for “low-cost” players abroad. Among the departures, the one that stands out is that of captain Stefano Margoni, who will play with Neumarkt in the INL next season.

Elite.A: The transfer process at a glance

Asiago

Additions: Kevin Devergilio (Olimpia Lubiana Ebel), Vincenzo Marozzi (Merano) Departures: Tyler Plante (destination unknown), Jeremy Rebek (destination unknown) Confirmed: Dan Sullivan, Jeremy Rebek, Chris DiDomenico, Sean Bentivoglio, Layne Ulmer, Dave Borrelli, Paul Zanette coach: John Parco (confirmed)

Milan Rossoblu Additions: Nicola Fontanive (Alleghe), Paul Deinton (Evansville Icemen ECHL), Jamie Fritsch (Las Vegas Wranglers ECHL), Bred Schell (Lillehammer NOR), Adam Estoclet (Utah Grizzlies ECHL) Departures: Luca Ansoldi (Ritten), Diego Iori (Fassa), Matt De Marchi (end of contract), David Liffiton (destination unknown), Jan Snopek (destination unknown), Angelo Esposito (destination unknown), Ryan Kinasewich (Graz 99ers EBEL), Jordan Knackstedt (Destination unknown) Confirmed: Nobody coach: Adolf Insam (confirmed)

HC Valpellice Additions: Francesco De Biasio (Alleghe), Patrick Rizzo (Pontebba), Brent Davidson (Herning DAN), Scott Barney (Asia League) Departures: Jordan Parise (end of career) Confirmed: Trevor Johnson coach: Mike Flanagan (confirmed)

Cortina Arrivals: Anthony Borelli (Brown University NCAA), Jakub Grof (Landshut) Departures: JP Levasseur (destination unknown), Darrel Hay (Asia League), Stanislav Hudec (destination unknown), Matt Siddall (Ritten), Derek Edwardson (destination unknown), Erik Weismann (destination unknown) Confirmed: Paul Albers, Stanislav Gron, Ryan Dingle coach: Clayton Beddoes (confirmed)

Val di Fassa Additions: Diego Iori (Milano Rossoblu) Departures: Stefano Margoni (Neumarkt), Frank Doyle (Sheffield Steelers), David Turon (Meran), Mario Cartelli (destination unknown), Greg Kuznik (destination unknown), Jakub Sindel (destination unknown) Confirmed: Nobody coach: Erwin Kostner (new)

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These are the opponents of the three South Tyrolean Elite.A clubs

In Italy, too, people are already looking ahead to the upcoming ice hockey season, which starts on Saturday, September 21st. SportNews takes a closer look at the opponents of the three South Tyrolean Elite.A teams Ritten, Pustertal and Vipiteno.

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