A glimpse of the last game ever played at the old Valascia rink
HC Ambrì Piotta president Filippo Lombardi prepares to shut down the Valascia’s ice cooling system for the final time
The old seats of the Valascia
The final season at the Valascia was played during the Covid period, with the fans replaced by a large illustrated banner
The entrance to the old wooden press room
The historic press room where journalists gathered before games
A selection of historic certificates earned by HC Ambrì Piotta over the years.
The last game ever played at the old Valascia stadium gets underway
The final season at the Valascia was played during the Covid period, with the fans replaced by a large illustrated banner
The programme for the final game, dubbed “Valascia Last Ride” by the rink staff
The caretaker of the old Valascia at his final game in the historic rink, before the move to the new Gottardo Arena
During the Covid period, fans could not attend games at the rink, but still found ways to support the team
Some corners of the old Valascia felt frozen in time
HC Ambrì Piotta poses for a team photo after the last game ever played at the Valascia
Fans unveil a banner with a message before the demolition of the old Valascia begins
A glimpse of the Valascia as it is being demolished
The demolition of the Valascia created surreal scenes for all the fans who had known the rink for so many years
The demolition of the Valascia created surreal scenes for all the fans who had known the rink for so many years
A glimpse of the Valascia as it is being demolished