Here are listed most successful players in the history of each of 15 medal-winning national teams – according to the gold-first ranking system and by total number of World Championships medals (one player if he holds national records in both categories or few players if these national records belongs to different persons).

The International Ice Hockey Federation was founded on 15 May 1908 at 34 Rue de Provence in Paris, France, as Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG). [6] The 1920 Olympics were the first to integrate hockey into their program.

The International Ice Hockey Federation was founded on 15 May 1908 at 34 rue de Provence in Paris, France, as Ligue International de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG). Representatives from Belgium, France, Great Britain and Switzerland signed the founding document.

The International Ice Hockey Federation was founded on 15 May 1908 at 34 Rue de Provence in Paris, France, as Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG). [1] The founders of the federation were representatives from Belgium, Bohemia, France, Great Britain and Switzerland.

Mar 29, 2024 · The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was founded in Paris, France, on May 15, 1908, as Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG). The founding members were Belgium, Bohemia, France, Great Britain, Switzerland, and Germany, highlighting the sport’s growth beyond North America.

1908 – The International Ice Hockey Federation, initially named Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace (LIHG), is founded in Paris, France on May 15. France, Belgium, Switzerland, Great Britain and Bohemia are the founding members.

Apr 23, 2020 · 100 years ago on this day ice hockey made its debut at the Olympics, and began the story of the #IIHFWorlds. Take a look at the evolution from Antwerp 1920 to now.

The IIHF, founded on 15 May 1908 in Paris, France, is the governing body of international ice hockey. The IIHF features 83 member associations, each of which is the national governing body of the sport in its nation.

6 days ago · The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was formed in Europe in 1908. Its five original members were Great Britain, Bohemia, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. The first European championship was held in Avants, Switzerland, in 1910, with Great Britain the winner.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was formed in Europe in 1908. Its five original members were Great Britain, Bohemia, Switzerland, France, and Belgium. The first European championship was held at Avants, Switzerland, in 1910, with Great Britain the winner.