Liechtenstein Eishockey-Nationalliga
| Eishockey-Nationalliga | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 2025 |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country(ies) | Liechtenstein |
| Most recent champion(s) | Mauren Warriors |
| Most championship(s) | Mauren Warriors (1) |
The Eishockey-Nationalliga (English: Ice Hockey-National League) is the top and only ice hockey league in Liechtenstein. It is administered by the Liechtenstein Ice Hockey Federation (LEIV), an associate member of the IIHF.
History
In October 2024, it was announced that Liechtenstein would create its first-ever ice hockey league which would begin play with four teams on 26 January 2025. The creation of the league was a step toward gaining full membership in the International Ice Hockey Federation following the country's successes in the IIHF Development Cup.[1] It was announced that games would be played in the nearby Swiss towns of Widnau and Grüsch as there is no indoor arena in Liechtenstein.[2][3] Previously, the country's only club, EHC Vaduz-Schellenberg competed in the lower levels of Austrian and Swiss league systems.[4] After the first two matchdays, the Vaduz-Schellenberg Nobles held an early lead in the league standings with the final set to be played on 9 March. Mauren was in second, Balzers third, and Triesen fourth.[5] The Mauren Warriors defeated the Balzers Lynxes 8–2 to win the league's inaugural title. Following a 3–3 score at the end of regulation, Vaduz-Schellenberg defeated the Triesen Hurricane Hobes on a penalty shootout to secure third place.[6]
Format
The league plays using a modified 3-on-3 format including three skaters and a goalie on each team. The rules and format were developed with and approved by the IIHF. In the process, Liechtenstein became the first country to play its national championship in this format.[2][7]
Current teams
| Team | Municipality | Joined league |
|---|---|---|
| Vaduz-Schellenberg Nobles | Vaduz | 2025 |
| Mauren Warriors | Mauren | 2025 |
| Balzers Lynxes | Balzers | 2025 |
| Triesen Hurricane Hobes | Triesen | 2025 |
Season results
| Year | Champions | Runner-Up | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025[8] | Mauren Warriors | Balzers Lynxes | Vaduz-Schellenberg Nobles | Triesen Hurricane Hobes |
| 2026 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Erste Eishockey-Nationalliga gestartet" (in German). Vaterland. https://www.pressreader.com/liechtenstein/liechtensteiner-vaterland/20250207/281706915383365?srsltid=AfmBOoqNF7tCbNPaTf-AjJpOqcRvwMEcM3neAlW6wGKYL5PFZIOKFC_W.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Liechtenstein startet eigene Hockeyliga" (in German). Brudiland. https://brudiland.li/liechtenstein-startet-eigene-hockeyliga/.
- ↑ Kolb, Philipp. "Liechtenstein mit eigener Eishockeyliga" (in German). Vaterland. https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/sport/liechtenstein-mit-eigener-eishockeyliga-art-586609.
- ↑ "Für mehr Popularität fehlt die Sportstätte" (in German). Vaterland. https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/gesellschaft/naeherdran/schellenberg/fuer-mehr-popularitaet-fehlt-uns-eine-sportstaette-art-323411?fbclid=IwAR18XrOdH19cs5O-yjEGq9xbq26l10BCRAFoF9QMf4TbQ3F5LenhE80vCNE.
- ↑ Gämperli, Karl Otto; Bernard, Silke. "Erste Eishockey-Nationalliga in Liechtenstein erfolgreich gestartet" (in German). Landes Spiegel. https://landesspiegel.li/2025/02/erste-eishockey-nationalliga-in-liechtenstein-erfolgreich-gestartet/.
- ↑ Meier, Georg. "Finale der Eishockey-Nationalliga Liechtenstein" (in German). Landes Spiegel. https://landesspiegel.li/2025/03/finale-der-eishockey-nationalliga-liechtenstein/.
- ↑ Berends, Hendrik; Tuniz, Davide. "Liechtenstein launched the first domestic league". Euro Hockey. https://www.eurohockey.com/article/5935-liechtenstein-launched-the-first-domestic-league.html.
- ↑ Rindlisbacher, Philipp. "Liechtenstein sorgt für eine Weltneuheit" (in German). Tages Anzeiger. https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/eishockey-liechtenstein-hat-ersten-meister-seiner-geschichte-464758782476.
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