Vicky Mantegazza denies giving up presidency of HCL

National League

Earlier today, RSI journalist Omar Gargantini tweeted that the head of HC Lugano's organization would step down at the end of the season.

: Source: HC Lugano; Language:; 31 January 2019 • 11:05; 31 January 2019 • 12:56

Vicky Mantegazza

HC Lugano

The president of HC Lugano, however, strongly denies that report and in a tweet on the organization's account: "I love this club and as long as I will have the strength, the ability and the pleasure, I will be at the helm of this organization."

A fine stagione Vicky Mantegazza lascerà la presidenza dell'@OfficialHCL: sembra molto più di un'indiscrezione. Per la successione si rimarrà in famiglia o ci sarà un clamoroso ritorno?— Omar Gargantini (@gargalupo) January 31, 2019

HC Lugano is currently sitting in ninth place in the National League and three points out of a playoff spot.

Amo questi colori ⚪️⚫️ amo questo club e fino a quando ne avrò la forza 💪, la capacità e il piacere ne sarò al timone ⚓️. Vicky Mantegazza smentisce categoricamente il tweet del giornalista RSI Omar Gargantini #WeareLVGA
— Hockey Club Lugano (@OfficialHCL) January 31, 2019