2011–12 CERH European League


The 2011–12 CERH European League was the 47th season of the CERH European League, Europe's premier roller hockey tournament, and the 15th season since it was renamed from Champions League to European League. It took place from 19 December 2011 to 27 May 2011. Sixteen teams from seven national associations qualified for the competition as a result of their domestic league placing in the previous season. Following a group stage the eight best teams contested a final eight tournament, which took place at the PalaCastellotti arena in Lodi. The tournament was won by HC Coinasa Liceo, who beat Barcelona Sorli Discau, obtaining their second consecutive win.

Teams distribution

Since the title holders, HC Coinasa Liceo, qualified to the group stage through their domestic league, the spot reserved to the defending champion spot was vacated.
The CERH decided to discontinue club ranking as a criterion to select the participating teams. In 2011–2012, for the first year, the qualifying clubs were selected using association ranking, with a criterion similar to that of the UEFA Champions League.
Teams allocation by country:

Teams

The following teams participated to the group stage:
CountryTeamQualified as
HC Coinasa LiceoTitle holders
Tecnol Reus Deportiu1st Position in 2010-11 OK Liga
Barcelona Sorli Discau3rd Position in 2010-11 OK Liga
CE Noia Freixenet4th Position in 2010-11 OK Liga
Roncato Patí Vic7th Position in 2010-11 OK Liga
FC Porto Império Bonança1st Position in 2010-11 1ª Divisão
Benfica2nd Position in 2010-11 1ª Divisão
UD Oliveirense3rd Position in 2010-11 1ª Divisão
Candelária Sport Clube4th Position in 2010-11 1ª Divisão
CGC Viareggio1st Position in 2010-11 Serie A1
Isello Hockey Valdagno2nd Position in 2010-11 Serie A1
Amatori Lodi3rd Position in 2010-11 Serie A1
US Coutras1st Position in 2010-11 Nationale 1
RSC Cronenberg1st Position in 2010-11 Bundesliga
ERG Iserlohn2nd Position in 2010-11 Bundesliga
Genève RHC1st Position in 2010-11 LNA

Group stage

The 16 teams were placed in 4 groups, with the two best placed teams from each group advancing to the Final Eight.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Final Eight

The 2012 Final Eight was contested in Lodi, in the PalaCastellotti arena, from 24 to 27 May 2012. HC Coinasa Liceo won the tournament, beating Barcelona Sorli Discau in the final.

International


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