Estonia celebrates the best of 2018-2019 season

New coaches for Switzerland juniors

After coach Christian Wohlwend signed for HC Davos, Swiss Federation named Thierry Paterlini as new head coach of U20 National Team. Former player, Paterlini coached the U18 Team since 2015. He will be replaced by former U17 coach Martin Höhener

(13 Jun 2019)

Sergei Viter named Head Coach of Ukraine

Donbas Donets'k head coach Sergei Viter was appointed as new head coach of the national team of Ukraine. Hockey Federation of Ukraine. The seven-time champion of Ukraine replaces Andrei Sryubko, after a disappointed campaign at the World Championships Division 1B, where Ukraine finished fifth

(12 Jun 2019)

Moray Typhoons unable to play in Scottish National League next season.

The club had signalled its intention to play but following a meeting with players the club management have confirmed they will be unable to commit to playing in the league due to a concern over fulfilling fixtures over the coming season (2019/2020)

(11 Jun 2019)

Róbert Petrovický will lead Slovakia U20

Former Slovakian international Róbert Petrovický, 46, will be the new head coach of Slovakia U20. He replaced long time coach Ernest Bokroš, on Junior team bench since 2011, who will work at Zilina as GM. Other two former players, Martin Štrbák and Viliam Čacho, will be the assistant coaches

(07 Jun 2019)

Kazakhstan Cup will be held in Almaty

The 15th edition of Kazakhstan Cup, traditionally played before the start of Kazkahstan League, will be held at Halyk Arena, with a capacity of 3.000 spectators, from 20 to 26 August. Last season the Cup was played in Karaganda and Nur-Sultan with Altai Ust-Kamenogorsk winning the first ever trophy by beating 2-1 Ertis Pavlodar in the final

(04 Jun 2019)

Sixth title for Galkan in Turkmenistan

Galkan Ashgabat, coached by national team coach Bayram Allayarov, won the sixth consecutive title of Turkmenistan League, ending the season with a perfect record in the league, finishing ahead of HC Shir, Vatanchi, Oguzhan and Nesil. Galkan players, almost all also member of national team, dominated also the individual awards. Kerimli Charyev was recognized as the best goalkeeper, Amangeldi Aganiyazov as the best defender, and Dovlet Soyunov became the best striker and the top scorer. Galkan won also Cup of the President of Turkmenistan by beating 9-6 Vatanchi in the final

(27 May 2019)

Spengler Cup participants completed

All participants in the 93rd edition of the Spengler Cup are now known.
The Finnish TPS Turku joins the other five teams already announced, namely Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Ocelari Trinec, Team Canada, HC Ambri-Piotta and host HC Davos.

(27 May 2019)

Alps Hockey League announces teams for the upcoming season

The preparations for the upcoming Alps Hockey League season are already in full swing. For the 2019/2020 season, a total of 19 entries have been received in time. The applications of these 19 teams were also confirmed by the respective national associations from Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Thus, in addition to the existing 17 teams of the previous season, the Vienna Capital Silver and Steel Wing Linz will also be part of the Alps Hockey League. The championship mode will be determined at the AHL-Forum on the 1st of June.

Austrian teams:
EC Bregenzerwald
EC "Die Adler" Stadtwerke Kitzbühel
EC-KAC II
EHC Alge Elastic Lustenau
EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Red Bull Hockey Juniors
VEU Feldkirch
Vienna Capital Silver
Steel Wing Linz

Italiean teams:
HC Fassa Falcons
HC Gherdeina Valgardena.it
HC Val Pusteria
Hockey Club Milano Bears
Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey
Rittner Buam
S.G. Cortina Hafro
Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan

Slovenian teams:
HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice
HK SZ Olimpija

(21 May 2019)