 The first official Irish Ice Hockey League. | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Countries | Ireland Northern Ireland |
| Most recent champion(s) | Latvian Hawks |
| Official website | Irish Ice Hockey Association |
The Irish Ice Hockey League was the highest league tier of ice hockey in Ireland, founded in 2007.[1] The official league was founded in 2007, yet amateur leagues have existed since the early 1980s.[2] The league collapsed in 2010 due to funding issues as they were unable to maintain the major arenas they played in. The league is now run by the IIHA with all games played at Dundonald International Ice Bowl due to closure of other rinks.[1]
- ^ a b "Irish Ice Hockey Association". www.iiha.org. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
- ^ Meltzer, Bill "Irish eye continued growth of domestic hockey" at NHL.com Retrieved 18-09-20.