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IIHF president courts controversy with 2022 Olympics comments
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president Rene Fasel has stated Beijing is the favourite to win the race for the 2022 winter Olympic Games.
Former KHL chief to challenge Fasel for IIHF presidency
Former Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) president Alexander Medvedev has said he plans to challenge long-time International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president Rene Fasel in the governing body’s next elections.
IIHF secures partnership with Sportradar
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has entered into a three-year partnership, from 2015 until 2017, with sports and betting-related services company Sportradar.
IIHF and NHL to hold meeting amid further World Cup reports
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will meet with the National Hockey League (NHL) next month to discuss the proposed World Cup of Hockey, amid reports that dates and participating teams have already been set for the return of the tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland to battle for 2019 IIHF World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has received bids from Slovakia and Switzerland to host its 2019 World Championship.
Denmark lands 2018 IIHF World Championship
Denmark will play host to the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship for the first time after winning a landslide vote for the 2018 edition at the governing body’s World Congress in Minsk.
KHL in talks over Champions Hockey League participation
Organisers of the Champions Hockey League (CHL) are in talks with Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) over the possibility of its teams taking part in the 2015-16 edition of the pan-European club ice hockey competition.
Kasper returns as AIOWF president
Gian-Franco Kasper, head of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has been elected to return as president of the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF).
Stakeholders outline plan for Champions Hockey League debut
European ice hockey’s key stakeholders have announced further details about the new Champions Hockey League event, with the club competition set to debut in August 2014.
Belarusian head calls for hockey boycott cover
The Belarusian president has ordered the organisers of the 2014 ice hockey world championship to insure against losses in case of a possible boycott.
NHL step closer to Sochi 2014 deal
National Hockey League (NHL) players are a step closer to participating in the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics, as a final meeting between ice hockey associations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly due to take place on Monday.
Ice hockey still negotiating Sochi 2014 terms
With only eight months to go until the start of the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, ice hockey governing bodies are still yet to come to an agreement regarding the release of players for Olympic selection.
UAE Ice Hockey joins global rink
The UAE’s Ice Hockey Association (IHA) has become a full member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), becoming the first Arab state to do so.
Cologne-Paris bid awarded 2017 IIHF World Championships
Paris and Cologne have been named co-hosts of the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championships, with the latter set as the main venue.