1978 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship

Host countryWest Germany

CityHanover

Dates2–10 September

Teams12 (from 1 confederation)

1978 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship

Tournament details
Host country	West Germany
City	Hanover
Dates	2–10 September
Teams	12 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions	West Germany (2nd title)
Runner-up	Netherlands
Third place	England
Tournament statistics
Matches played	42
Goals scored	164 (3.9 per match)
Top scorer(s)	Paul Litjens[1] (16 goals)
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The 1978 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the third edition of the Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship, the quadrennial international men's field hockey championship of Europe organized by the European Hockey Federation.^[2] It was held in Hanover, West Germany from 2 to 10 September 1978.^[3]

The hosts West Germany won their second title by defeating the Netherlands 3–2 after extra time in the final. England won the bronze medal by defeating the defending champions Spain 2–0.^[2]