Italy Women's National Ice Hockey Team
The Italian women's national ice hockey team, aka Blue Ladies, represents Italy at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Sport del Ghiaccio (FISG). Italy has about 490 female players in 2011.
Read more about Italy Women's National Ice Hockey Team: Current Roster 2011, Coaching Staff 2011, European Championship Record, World Championship Record, Olympic Record
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