It is significant that the legendary village club from the Leventina is once again drawing strength from an international tournament. It’s not that long ago that there were concerns in Davos about Ambri-Piotta’s ability to compete in the sport.
Inti Pestoni (left) celebrates his penalty, which brought HC Ambri-Piotta victory in Davos.
In 2019, HC Ambri-Piotta was invited to the Spengler Cup for the first time. The appointment was no coincidence. Ambri had been a preferred candidate for the organizers for years but there were concerns about the sport’s competitiveness. “Ambri must first reach the play-offs,” said Gaudenz Domenig, President of HC Davos.