Swiss Ice Hockey Federation
Ice hockey governing body in Switzerland
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The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF) (German: Schweizerischer Eishockeyverband (SEHV), French: Ligue Suisse de Hockey sur Glace (LSHG), Italian: Federazione Svizzera di hockey su ghiaccio ) is the governing body of ice hockey in Switzerland, as recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It was founded in 1908 and is a founding member of the IIHF. It manages both the amateur and professional games in Switzerland, as well as the national teams on junior and senior levels.[1]
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| Association name | Swiss Ice Hockey Federation |
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| IIHF Code | SUI |
| Founded | 27 September 1908 |
| IIHF membership | 23 November 1908 |
| President | Stefan Schärer |
| IIHF men's ranking | 7 |
| IIHF women's ranking | 6 |
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Youth coach Markus Graf created the "Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery" program adopted as the SIHF mantra.[2] He also created the "swissmadehockey" guidelines for training junior hockey players,[2] which then formed the approach to training the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team.[3]
See also
- Ice Hockey World Championships
- Switzerland men's national ice hockey team
- Switzerland women's national ice hockey team
- National League, top tier men's league
- Swiss League, second tier men's league
- Regio League (Swiss 1. liga)
- Women's League (SWHL A)
- Swiss Cup