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'''Ice Hockey UK''' (IHUK) is the national governing body of the sport of ice hockey in the United Kingdom. Affiliated to the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] (IIHF), IHUK is the internationally recognised umbrella body in the United Kingdom. IHUK was created to replace the [[British Ice Hockey Association]].
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'''Ice Hockey UK''' ('''IHUK''') is the national governing body of ice hockey in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mackay |first=Duncan |url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1042615/scotland-backs-plan-for-single-ice-hockey-governing-body-in-britain |title=Scotland backs plan for single ice hockey governing body in Britain |website=Insidethegames.biz |date=2016-10-13 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mackay |first=Duncan |url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1042014/plan-to-set-up-single-governing-body-for-ice-hockey-in-uk-to-be-investigated-further |title=Plan to set up single governing body for ice hockey in UK to be investigated further |website=Insidethegames.biz |date=2016-09-25 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DMOzCwAAQBAJ&dq=ice+hockey+uk&pg=PA40 |title=A Brief History Of International Ice Hockey |first1=Garry|last1=Glave |page=40 |date= 8 March 2016|publisher=ShieldCrest |isbn=9781911090106 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.braeheadclan.com/news/542/news-uk-ice-hockey-review-findings.html#.WBYXrCQrvfY |title=NEWS: UK ice hockey review findings &#124; Braehead Clan &#124; Official Website |publisher=Braehead Clan |date=2014-09-15 |access-date=2016-10-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031024559/http://www.braeheadclan.com/news/542/news-uk-ice-hockey-review-findings.html#.WBYXrCQrvfY |archive-date=31 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Affiliated to the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] (IIHF), IHUK is the internationally recognised umbrella body in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web |author=jonathancowley27 |url=https://icenationuk.com/2016/02/21/rene-fasel-politics-holding-great-britain-back/ |title=Rene Fasel: 'Politics' holding Great Britain back |publisher=Ice Nation UK |date=2016-02-21 |access-date=2016-10-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917140114/https://icenationuk.com/2016/02/21/rene-fasel-politics-holding-great-britain-back/ |archive-date=17 September 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> IHUK was created to replace the '''British Ice Hockey Association''' ('''BIHA''').<ref name="auto" /> The organisation is responsible to the IIHF for the good order of the sport in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/ice-hockey-uk-chairman-tells-mick-holland-gloom/story-19170144-detail/story.html|title=Ice hockey UK chairman tells Mick Holland: All is not gloom and doom|date=3 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905204829/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Ice-hockey-UK-chairman-tells-Mick-Holland-gloom/story-19170144-detail/story.html|archive-date=5 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The IHUK is charged with ensuring that all overseas players are properly cleared to play and that the rules and by-laws of the IIHF are upheld.<ref name="yorkshirepost1">{{cite news|first1=Matthew| last1=Beedle |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/one-governing-body-for-uk-ice-hockey-is-richard-grieveson-s-sole-objective-1-8116553 |title=One governing body for UK ice hockey is Richard Grieveson's sole objective |newspaper=[[Yorkshire Post]] |date=2016-09-09 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref> Ice Hockey UK runs the national team, [[Great Britain men's national ice hockey team]].<ref name="books.google.co.uk"/> Ice Hockey UK founded a youth development league in 2014, with the aim to grow future national team players.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/ice-hockey/ice-hockey-uk-board-planning-7253817 |title=Ice Hockey UK board planning to form an Under-20 League |newspaper=[[Coventry Telegraph]] |date=2014-06-12 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mackay |first=Duncan |url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1039115/ice-hockey-uk-launch-under-12-and-under-14-development-squads-as-part-of-new-ambitions |title=Ice Hockey UK launch under-12 and under-14 development squads as part of new ambitions |website=Insidethegames.biz |date=2016-07-02 |access-date=2016-10-30}}</ref>


The organisation is responsible to the IIHF for the good order of the sport in the UK. The IHUK is charged with ensuring that all overseas players are properly cleared to play and that the rules and by-laws of the IIHF are upheld.
==History==
The BIHA was founded in 1913 and operated during the 1913&ndash;14 season and between 1923 and 1999.<ref name="books.google.co.uk">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IkLYDgTnMxEC&dq=Scottish+Ice+Hockey+tony+hand&pg=RA1-PA123 |title=Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice |page=123 |isbn=9781598843002 |access-date=2016-10-28|last1=Nauright |first1=John |last2=Parrish |first2=Charles |year=2012 |publisher=Bloomsbury Academic }}</ref><ref name="auto" /> The founding ice hockey clubs were [[Cambridge University Ice Hockey Club|Cambridge University]], Manchester, [[Oxford University Ice Hockey Club|Oxford Canadians]], [[Princes Ice Hockey Club|Princes]] and Royal Engineers.


Ice Hockey UK runs the national team, [[Great Britain men's national ice hockey team]] also known as Team GB.
In 1939, the BIHA negotiated an agreement with [[W. G. Hardy]] of the [[Canadian Amateur Hockey Association]] to regulate the import of players from Canada.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amateur Draft Fee Proposed|date=February 20, 1939|newspaper=Winnipeg Tribune|location=Winnipeg, Manitoba|page=12|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-feb-20-1939-1469768/}}{{free access}}</ref> In 1940, the BIHA was invited to join the [[International Ice Hockey Association]] which was founded during World War II to promote the game of hockey among the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Controlling Body Formed At C.A.H.A. Meet|last=Clarke|first=Robert|date=April 16, 1940|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press|location=Winnipeg, Manitoba|page=15 |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/sports-clipping-apr-16-1940-1471642/}}{{free access}}</ref> In 2018, Ice Hockey UK began running the [[British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hall of Fame |url=https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/hall-of-fame/ |website=Ice Hockey UK |access-date=22 August 2020}}</ref>
 
==Notable people==
In 2021 [[Clifton Wrottesley]] was appointed Chair of Ice Hockey UK.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/2021/03/01/wrottesley-appointed-as-new-chair-of-ihuk/}}</ref>
 
'''Presidents'''
*[[Peter Patton]] (1913&ndash;1934)
*[[Philip Vassar Hunter]] (1934&ndash;1958)
*[[Victor Hubert Tait]] (1958&ndash;1971)
*[[Bunny Ahearne]] (1971&ndash;1982)
*[[Frederick Meredith (ice hockey)|Frederick Meredith]] (1982&ndash;1998)
*[[John Fisher (ice hockey)|John Fisher]] (1998&ndash;1999)
*Bob Wilkinson (1999&ndash;2017)
*Richard Grieveson (2017-2021)
*[[Clifton Wrottesley]] (2021-
 
'''Secretaries'''
*[[Bunny Ahearne]] (1934&ndash;1972)
*[[Pat Marsh (ice hockey)|Pat Marsh]] (1972&ndash;1987)
*Andy French (2009-)
 
== References ==
<references />


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 15:26, 8 August 2024

Great Britain
Great Britain
Organization Ice Hockey UK
Joined IIHF 19 November 1908
President Bob Wilkinson
IIHF Men's Ranking 21
IIHF Women's Ranking 22
Website http://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk
Icehockeyuk.jpg

Ice Hockey UK (IHUK) is the national governing body of ice hockey in the United Kingdom.[1][2][3][4] Affiliated to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), IHUK is the internationally recognised umbrella body in the United Kingdom.[5] IHUK was created to replace the British Ice Hockey Association (BIHA).[3] The organisation is responsible to the IIHF for the good order of the sport in the UK.[6] The IHUK is charged with ensuring that all overseas players are properly cleared to play and that the rules and by-laws of the IIHF are upheld.[7] Ice Hockey UK runs the national team, Great Britain men's national ice hockey team.[8] Ice Hockey UK founded a youth development league in 2014, with the aim to grow future national team players.[9][10]

History

The BIHA was founded in 1913 and operated during the 1913–14 season and between 1923 and 1999.[8][3] The founding ice hockey clubs were Cambridge University, Manchester, Oxford Canadians, Princes and Royal Engineers.

In 1939, the BIHA negotiated an agreement with W. G. Hardy of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to regulate the import of players from Canada.[11] In 1940, the BIHA was invited to join the International Ice Hockey Association which was founded during World War II to promote the game of hockey among the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.[12] In 2018, Ice Hockey UK began running the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.[13]

Notable people

In 2021 Clifton Wrottesley was appointed Chair of Ice Hockey UK.[14]

Presidents

Secretaries

References

  1. ↑ Mackay, Duncan (2016-10-13). "Scotland backs plan for single ice hockey governing body in Britain". http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1042615/scotland-backs-plan-for-single-ice-hockey-governing-body-in-britain. 
  2. ↑ Mackay, Duncan (2016-09-25). "Plan to set up single governing body for ice hockey in UK to be investigated further". http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1042014/plan-to-set-up-single-governing-body-for-ice-hockey-in-uk-to-be-investigated-further. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (8 March 2016) A Brief History Of International Ice Hockey. ShieldCrest, 40. ISBN 9781911090106. 
  4. ↑ "NEWS: UK ice hockey review findings | Braehead Clan | Official Website". Braehead Clan. 2014-09-15. http://www.braeheadclan.com/news/542/news-uk-ice-hockey-review-findings.html#.WBYXrCQrvfY. 
  5. ↑ jonathancowley27 (2016-02-21). "Rene Fasel: 'Politics' holding Great Britain back". Ice Nation UK. https://icenationuk.com/2016/02/21/rene-fasel-politics-holding-great-britain-back/. 
  6. ↑ "Ice hockey UK chairman tells Mick Holland: All is not gloom and doom". 3 June 2013. http://www.nottinghampost.com/ice-hockey-uk-chairman-tells-mick-holland-gloom/story-19170144-detail/story.html. 
  7. ↑ "One governing body for UK ice hockey is Richard Grieveson's sole objective", 2016-09-09. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 (2012) Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice. Bloomsbury Academic, 123. ISBN 9781598843002. 
  9. ↑ "Ice Hockey UK board planning to form an Under-20 League", 2014-06-12. 
  10. ↑ Mackay, Duncan (2016-07-02). "Ice Hockey UK launch under-12 and under-14 development squads as part of new ambitions". http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1039115/ice-hockey-uk-launch-under-12-and-under-14-development-squads-as-part-of-new-ambitions. 
  11. ↑ "Amateur Draft Fee Proposed", February 20, 1939, p. 12. 
  12. ↑ Clarke, Robert. "New Controlling Body Formed At C.A.H.A. Meet", April 16, 1940, p. 15. 
  13. ↑ "Hall of Fame". https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/hall-of-fame/. 
  14. ↑ Template error: argument title is required. 

External links


Ice hockey in Great Britain
Elite Ice Hockey League (2003-present)

Belfast Giants - Cardiff Devils - Coventry Blaze - Dundee Stars - Fife Flyers - Glasgow Clan - Manchester Storm - Nottingham Panthers - Sheffield Steelers

National Ice Hockey League (1997-present)

National League: Berkshire Bees - Bristol Pitbulls - Hull Seahawks - Leeds Knights - Milton Keynes Lightning - Peterborough Phantoms - Raiders - Sheffield Steeldogs - Solway Sharks - Swindon Wildcats

North Division 1: Billingham Stars - Blackburn Hawks - Nottingham Lions - Solihull Barons - Sutton Sting - Whitley Warriors

South Division 1: Cardiff Fire - Chelmsford Chieftains - Invicta Dynamos - Milton Keynes Thunder - Oxford City Stars - Raiders 2 - Slough Jets - Solent Devils - Streatham IHC

North Division 2: Altrincham Aces - Blackburn Hawks 2 - Bradford Bulldogs - Deeside Dragons - Hull Jets - Sheffield Senators - Telford Tigers 2 - Widnes Wild

South Division 2: Basingstoke Buffalo - Guildford Phoenix - Haringey Huskies - Invicta Mustangs - Lee Valley Lions - Peterborough Phantoms 2 - Solent Devils 2 - Streatham Hawks - Swindon Wildcats 2

Scottish National League (2000-present)

Aberdeen Lynx - Dundee Comets - Dundee Tigers - Edinburgh Capitals - Kilmarnock Thunder - Kirkcaldy Kestrels - North Ayrshire Wild - Paisley Pirates

Other current competitions

League Championship - Playoff Championship - Challenge Cup - British Universities Ice Hockey Association - Ice Hockey Varsity Match - Northern League - Women's Elite Ice Hockey League - Scottish Cup

Defunct competitions

Airlie Trophy - Ahearne Cup - Anderson Trophy - Autumn Cup - Association Cup - Bairns Trophy - British Hockey League - British Home Tournaments - British National League (1954–1960) - British National League (1996–2005) - Christmas Cup - Coronation Cup - Coronation Gold Cup - English Club Championship - English League - English League North - English National League - English Premier Ice Hockey Cup - English Premier Ice Hockey League - Findus Challenge Cup - Ice Hockey Superleague - Inter-City League - London Cup - Millenium Cup - Mitchell Trophy - Northern League (1966-1982) - Northern League (2005–2011) - Planet Ice Challenge League - President's Pucks - Scottish Canada Cup - Scottish Cup (1930s-1950s) - Scottish League Flag Trophy - Scottish National League (1929–1954) - Scottish National League (1981-1982) - Scottish Premier Hockey League - Southern League - Winter Cup

Defunct teams

Aldershot Bullets - Amateur Skating Club - Argyll Ice Hockey Club - Ayr Bruins - Ayr Scottish Eagles - Blackburn Eagles - Blackpool Seagulls - Brighton Ambassadors - Brighton Ice Hockey Club - Brighton Tigers - Cardiff Rage - Castlereagh Knights - Dumfries Vikings - Dunfermline Vikings Dundee Rockets - Durham City Wasps - Durham Wasps - Earls Court Rangers - Edinburgh Capitals (SNL) - Flintshire Freeze - Fylde Flyers - Harringay Greyhounds - Harringay Racers - Hull Pirates - Hull Stingrays - Hull Thunder - Humberside Seahawks - Kilmarnock Storm - Lancashire Raptors - Liverpool Leopards - London Canadians - London Lions - London Knights - London Racers - Manchester Minotaurs - Manchester Phoenix - Manchester Rapids - Manchester Storm - Medway Bears - Milton Keynes Kings - Moray Typhoons - Murrayfield Racers - Murrayfield Racers (2018-2022) - Newcastle Jesters - Newcastle Vipers - Niagara Ice Hockey Club - Oxford Blades - Oxford Canadians - Peterborough Pirates - Princes Ice Hockey Club - Richmond Flyers - Richmond Hawks - Royal Engineers Ice Hockey Club - Sheffield Lancers - Sheffield Scimitars - Slough Jets ENL - Southampton Vikings - Sunderland Chiefs - TDC Northern Stars - Wembley Lions - Wembley Monarchs - Wightlink Raiders - Wightlink Tigers

Governing bodies

English Ice Hockey Association - Ice Hockey UK - Northern Ireland Ice Hockey Association - Scottish Ice Hockey - British Ice Hockey Association (defunct) - National Ice Skating Association (defunct)

Other

British National Team - Women's British National Team - British Junior National Team - British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame - Ice Hockey Journalists UK

IIHF member associations
Full members

Australia - Austria - Azerbaijan - Belarus - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Canada - China - Chinese Taipei - Croatia - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Georgia - Germany - Great Britain - Hong Kong - Hungary - Iceland - India - Iran - Ireland - Israel - Italy - Japan - Kazakhstan - Korea DPR - Korea Republic - Kuwait - Kyrgyzstan - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Malaysia - Mexico - Mongolia - Netherlands - New Zealand - Norway - Philippines - Poland - Romania - Russia - Serbia - Singapore - Slovakia - Slovenia - South Africa - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Thailand - Turkey - Turkmenistan - Ukraine - United Arab Emirates - United States

Associate members

Algeria - Andorra - Armenia - Argentina - Brazil - Colombia - Greece - Indonesia - Jamaica - Lebanon - Liechtenstein - Macau - Morocco - Nepal - North Macedonia - Oman - Portugal - Puerto Rico - Qatar - Tunisia - Uzbekistan

Affiliate members

Chile

Former members

Czechoslovakia - East Germany - Moldova - Namibia - Soviet Union - Yugoslavia

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