What is the International Hockey Federation (IIHF)?
The IIHF, founded on 15 May 1908 in Paris, France, is the governing body of international ice hockey. The IIHF features 82 member associations, each of which is the national governing body of the sport in its nation.
What is the world governing body of ice hockey?
The world governing body. The IIHF, founded on 15 May 1908 in Paris, France, is the governing body of international ice hockey. The IIHF features 76 member associations, each of which is the national governing body of the sport in its nation.
When did ice hockey start?
The International Ice Hockey Federation was founded on 15 May 1908 at 34 Rue de Provence in Paris, France, as Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG). The 1920 Olympics were the first to integrate hockey into their program. The Poland men's national ice hockey team debuted at the 1928 Winter Olympics.
Where is IIHF based?
It is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 83 member countries. The IIHF maintains the IIHF World Ranking based on international ice hockey tournaments. Rules of play for IIHF events differ from hockey in North America and the rules of the National Hockey League (NHL).
INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION Hockey sur glace