Porin Karhut
Porin Karhut was an ice hockey team located in Pori, Finland. The team was later merged with their main rival, RU-38, to form Porin Ässät.
| Porin Karhut | |
|---|---|
| City | Pori |
| League | SM-sarja (1961-1967) |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Folded | 1967 |
| Home arena | Isomäen tekojäärata (was an outdoor rink until 1971) |
| Championships | 1: 1965 |
| Franchise history | |
| Porin Palloilijat Porin Kärpät | |
History
Karhut was formed when Porin Kärpät and Porin Palloilijat merged.[1] Karhut won the Finnish championship in ice hockey in 1965.
Erkki Harju (left) and Jarmo Wasama (right)
Merge with RU-38
In 1967 Karhut and RU-38 were merged to become Ässät.
Sources
- Majasaari 1994, page 32-33
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