International Ice Hockey Federation
Ireland joined the IIHF in the 1990s, competing in the World Championships from 2004 to 2013; and the Development Cup from 2017 to Present
IIHF World
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IIHF World Championships; IIHF Development Cup
International Ice Hockey Federation (Ireland’s Record)
IIHF World Championships
International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships Division II / III 2004-2013
IIHF Development Cup (Seasons):
European Ice Hockey
As well as playing in the Elite Ice Hockey League (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), the Belfast Giants can compete in the Champions Hockey League (European Champions League)
CHL Europe
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Champions Hockey League
European Champions Ice Hockey Leagues
Champions Hockey League (Belfast Giants)(Seasons):
European Inter-State Ice Hockey Leagues
Atlantic League (FRA-DEN-NED) (Seasons):
Balkan Ice Hockey Leagues (ROM-BUL-SER-CRO-SLO)
International Hockey League 2018-2020
European National Ice Hockey Leagues
Romanian Ice Hockey League (Seasons):
North American Hockey Leagues
The Major Ice Hockey League systems around the World are the National Hockey League system (North America) which includes the American Hockey League, and has affiliates in the Elite Ice Hockey League and Australian Ice Hockey League (Commonwealth of Nations); Canadian Hockey League (Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League); Champions Hockey League (European Union Area); Kontinental Hockey League (Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States Area).
Irish Ice Hockey Players, Coaches and Officials in NHL System
Irish Ice Hockey Officials in the NHL System
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National Hockey League System
Irish Major League Ice Hockey Directors:
Terry Kelly “Superfan” Irish Major League Ice Hockey Director 1991-2015
NHL North America
The National Hockey League was founded in Canada in 1917, and now hasteams throughout Canada & USA. The World Hockey Association was a Major League rival to the NHL in the 1970s and merged with the NHL in 1979.
NHL North America
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National Hockey League System
(Major League) National Hockey League (USA & Canada) (Seasons):
NHL Division alignments:
(Major League) World Hockey Association (USA & Canada) (Overview):
AHL American Hockey League
The American Hockey League system is aligned with the National Hockey League (NHL) and features AAA League the American Hockey League; AA League the ECHL; and A Leagues the Southern Professional Hockey League and the Federal League.
AHL America
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American Hockey Leagues
(AAA) American Hockey League (Pre-Seasons):
ECHL (AA American Ice Hockey) 2009-2015
(AA) ECHL (Pre-seasons):
(A) Southern Professional Hockey League (Seasons):
College & State Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is the Official State Sport of Minnesota.
Minnesota Hockey
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Minnesota Ice Hockey
Minnesota Ice Hockey
Adult Hockey Association Twin Cities Winter League 2011-Present
Adult Hockey Association Twin Cities Summer League 2013-Present
