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'''Lebanon''' is a country in Western Asia. Beirut is the capital and largest city. | '''Lebanon''' is a country in Western Asia. Beirut is the capital and largest city. | ||
==Overview== | |||
===National teams=== | |||
{{IIHFteams2|Lebanon}} | |||
==History of hockey in Lebanon== | ==History of hockey in Lebanon== | ||
The [[Lebanese Ice Hockey Federation]] is the governing body for ice hockey in the country. The organization's website states that "...the association has been created to advanced ice hockey, in-line hockey, and ball hockey initiatives of Lebanese hockey players on a worldwide basis in addition to enabling the international development and representation of Lebanon in the sport of hockey."<ref>[http://www.hockeylebanon.com/about-us.html Lebanese Hockey Association]</ref> Lebanon became an IIHF member on September 26, 2019.<ref>[https://www.iihf.com/en/associations/14684/algeria Algeria - IIHF.com]</ref> | The [[Lebanese Ice Hockey Federation]] is the governing body for ice hockey in the country. The organization's website states that "...the association has been created to advanced ice hockey, in-line hockey, and ball hockey initiatives of Lebanese hockey players on a worldwide basis in addition to enabling the international development and representation of Lebanon in the sport of hockey."<ref>[http://www.hockeylebanon.com/about-us.html Lebanese Hockey Association]</ref> Lebanon became an IIHF member on September 26, 2019.<ref>[https://www.iihf.com/en/associations/14684/algeria Algeria - IIHF.com]</ref> | ||
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The Lebanese Minor Hockey League (LMHL) was co-founded by Gordon Penney and Jiri Vlk from the Canadian and Czech embassies, respectively, and a Lebanese native Tony Abi Almeh, at the Ice Skating Arena in Zouk in 2003. In 2005, the league featured 40 players ranging in age from 10-15 years old and conducted practice sessions three times a week. The league was set to visit Prague for a tournament in May 2005.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050425164841/http://www.iht.com/getina/files/241722.html Lebanese ice hockey team to play in Prague]</ref> Hockey died out after the rink was shuttered in 2006. An outdoor ice rink was later erected at Beirut Souks in the Central District of the city in later 2011.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2012/Jan-06/159007-first-outdoor-ice-skating-rink-opens-to-public-in-beirut-central-district.ashx First outdoor ice skating rink opens to public in Beirut Central District]</ref> The mobile rink, known as Beirut on Ice, returned in late 2012 at a new location - the Beirut City Mall.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/beirutonice/timeline?ref=page_internal Beirut on Ice - Facebook page]</ref> Another facility, known as the Give me Five Ice Skating & Arcade Center, opened in Beirut in April 2014.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/givemefiveverdun Give me Five - Facebook page]</ref> | The Lebanese Minor Hockey League (LMHL) was co-founded by Gordon Penney and Jiri Vlk from the Canadian and Czech embassies, respectively, and a Lebanese native Tony Abi Almeh, at the Ice Skating Arena in Zouk in 2003. In 2005, the league featured 40 players ranging in age from 10-15 years old and conducted practice sessions three times a week. The league was set to visit Prague for a tournament in May 2005.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050425164841/http://www.iht.com/getina/files/241722.html Lebanese ice hockey team to play in Prague]</ref> Hockey died out after the rink was shuttered in 2006. An outdoor ice rink was later erected at Beirut Souks in the Central District of the city in later 2011.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2012/Jan-06/159007-first-outdoor-ice-skating-rink-opens-to-public-in-beirut-central-district.ashx First outdoor ice skating rink opens to public in Beirut Central District]</ref> The mobile rink, known as Beirut on Ice, returned in late 2012 at a new location - the Beirut City Mall.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/beirutonice/timeline?ref=page_internal Beirut on Ice - Facebook page]</ref> Another facility, known as the Give me Five Ice Skating & Arcade Center, opened in Beirut in April 2014.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/givemefiveverdun Give me Five - Facebook page]</ref> | ||
The | The Lebanese national team made its international debut on April 23, 2017, defeating [[Haitian National Team|Haiti]] 7-4 in Saint-Laurent, Canada. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:18, 7 August 2024
| Lebanon | |
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| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 6,859,408 |
| Registered players | 107 |
| Referees | 0 |
| Rinks | 1 (outdoor) |
| National teams | Men's |
| National federation | Lebanese Ice Hockey Federation |
| IIHF since | September 26, 2019 |
| Top league | None |
Lebanon is a country in Western Asia. Beirut is the capital and largest city.
Overview
National teams
Men's · Men's-U20 · Men's-U18 · Women's · Women's-U18
History of hockey in Lebanon
The Lebanese Ice Hockey Federation is the governing body for ice hockey in the country. The organization's website states that "...the association has been created to advanced ice hockey, in-line hockey, and ball hockey initiatives of Lebanese hockey players on a worldwide basis in addition to enabling the international development and representation of Lebanon in the sport of hockey."[1] Lebanon became an IIHF member on September 26, 2019.[2]
The Lebanese Minor Hockey League (LMHL) was co-founded by Gordon Penney and Jiri Vlk from the Canadian and Czech embassies, respectively, and a Lebanese native Tony Abi Almeh, at the Ice Skating Arena in Zouk in 2003. In 2005, the league featured 40 players ranging in age from 10-15 years old and conducted practice sessions three times a week. The league was set to visit Prague for a tournament in May 2005.[3] Hockey died out after the rink was shuttered in 2006. An outdoor ice rink was later erected at Beirut Souks in the Central District of the city in later 2011.[4] The mobile rink, known as Beirut on Ice, returned in late 2012 at a new location - the Beirut City Mall.[5] Another facility, known as the Give me Five Ice Skating & Arcade Center, opened in Beirut in April 2014.[6]
The Lebanese national team made its international debut on April 23, 2017, defeating Haiti 7-4 in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
