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History of hockey in Moldova

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	The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref> Their membership ended in 2023 following a prolonged lack of ice hockey activity.		The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref> Their membership ended in 2023 following a prolonged lack of ice hockey activity.

	While still part of [[Romania]], ice hockey was first documented to have been played in Chisinau in 1935 when ~~Pfadfinder~~ defeated Mihai Viteazu 5-4. Mihai Viteazu and Sporting later met, the former winning 3-2 in 1937, and the latter taking a 6-2 victory in 1938.		While still part of [[Romania]], ice hockey was first documented to have been played in Chisinau in 1935 when Cercetașii defeated Mihai Viteazu 5-4. Mihai Viteazu and Sporting later met, the former winning 3-2 in 1937, and the latter taking a 6-2 victory in 1938.

	The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.		The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.

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	\|National federation = National Ice Hockey<br>Federation of Moldova		\|National federation = National Ice Hockey<br>Federation of Moldova
	\|IIHF since = May 20, 2008		\|IIHF since = May 20, 2008 (left in 2023)
	\|IIHF ranking = N/A		\|IIHF ranking = N/A
	\|Top league = None		\|Top league = None
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	==History of hockey in Moldova==		==History of hockey in Moldova==
	The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref>		The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref> Their membership ended in 2023 following a prolonged lack of ice hockey activity.

	While still part of [[Romania]], ice hockey was first documented to have been played in Chisinau in 1935 when Pfadfinder defeated Mihai Viteazu 5-4. Mihai Viteazu and Sporting later met, the former winning 3-2 in 1937, and the latter taking a 6-2 victory in 1938.		While still part of [[Romania]], ice hockey was first documented to have been played in Chisinau in 1935 when Pfadfinder defeated Mihai Viteazu 5-4. Mihai Viteazu and Sporting later met, the former winning 3-2 in 1937, and the latter taking a 6-2 victory in 1938.

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	==History of hockey in Moldova==		==History of hockey in Moldova==
	The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref>		The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref>

			While still part of [[Romania]], ice hockey was first documented to have been played in Chisinau in 1935 when Pfadfinder defeated Mihai Viteazu 5-4. Mihai Viteazu and Sporting later met, the former winning 3-2 in 1937, and the latter taking a 6-2 victory in 1938.

	The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.		The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.
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	With a team composed entirely of Russian and Belarusian players, Platina joined the top-level [[Romanian Hockey League]] for the 2011-12 season. After only three games, the club withdrew from the competition. The next year, Platina took part in the [[Minor Hockey League]] B, a multi-national junior competition, which they played in yearly until 2015.		With a team composed entirely of Russian and Belarusian players, Platina joined the top-level [[Romanian Hockey League]] for the 2011-12 season. After only three games, the club withdrew from the competition. The next year, Platina took part in the [[Minor Hockey League]] B, a multi-national junior competition, which they played in yearly until 2015.

			A monument to the late Soviet hockey star Vladimir Krutov was erected at the Snejinka ice rink’s entrance in Tiraspol in August 2013. His widow Nina Krutov and former Soviet hockey players Alexander Yakushev, Sergei Makarov and Alexander Kozhevnikov attended the ceremony. The Vladimir Krutov Hockey Academy was opened at the rink, and the first international youth tournament in memory of him was held at the same time.

	The Moldovan national team has yet to make its international debut.		The Moldovan national team has yet to make its international debut.

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	Moldova hosted several international youth tournaments in 2010 and 2011. Some Moldovan clubs have played in the [[Junior hockey in Romania\|Romanian junior leagues]]. In 2009-10, Dinamo Chisinau participated in the Romanian U12 League, and the following year, they played in the Romanian U14 League. [[Platina Chișinău]] joined the Romanian U18 League for the 2010-11 season. They won the league championship by defeating [[SC Miercurea Ciuc]] in the final.		Moldova hosted several international youth tournaments in 2010 and 2011. Some Moldovan clubs have played in the [[Junior hockey in Romania\|Romanian junior leagues]]. In 2009-10, Dinamo Chisinau participated in the Romanian U12 League, and the following year, they played in the Romanian U14 League. [[Platina Chișinău]] joined the Romanian U18 League for the 2010-11 season. They won the league championship by defeating [[SC Miercurea Ciuc]] in the final.

	With a team composed entirely of Russian and Belarusian players, Platina joined the top-level [[Romanian Hockey League]] for the 2011-12 season. After only three games, the club withdrew from the competition. The next year, Platina took part in the [[Minor Hockey League]] B, a multi-national junior competition, which they ~~have~~ played in yearly ~~since~~.		With a team composed entirely of Russian and Belarusian players, Platina joined the top-level [[Romanian Hockey League]] for the 2011-12 season. After only three games, the club withdrew from the competition. The next year, Platina took part in the [[Minor Hockey League]] B, a multi-national junior competition, which they played in yearly until 2015.

	The Moldovan national team has yet to make its international debut.		The Moldovan national team has yet to make its international debut.

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	The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.		The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.

	A team from Moldova known as ~~HC Moldavia~~ participated in the ~~Tardepoint~~ Cup in Ukraine in May 2007. They finished in third place with a 5-4 shootout victory over ~~[[HC~~ Kharkiv]].<ref>[http://forums.internationalhockey.net/showthread.php?3842-Ukraine-championship-2006-7/page3&p=84315#post84315 2007 Tardepoint Cup]</ref> Youth clubs known as HC Acvila and Ice Hockey Club Bravo were founded in 2006 and 2007, respectively, and another junior outfit, Dinamo Chisinau, was formed in 2009.		A team from Moldova known as Solar Moldova Chisinau participated in the [[2007 Westa-Neftek International Cup\|Westa-Neftek International Cup]] in Ukraine in May 2007. They finished in third place with a 5-4 shootout victory over Vityaz Kharkiv.<ref>[http://forums.internationalhockey.net/showthread.php?3842-Ukraine-championship-2006-7/page3&p=84315#post84315 2007 Tardepoint Cup]</ref> Youth clubs known as HC Acvila and Ice Hockey Club Bravo were founded in 2006 and 2007, respectively, and another junior outfit, Dinamo Chisinau, was formed in 2009.

	Moldova hosted several international youth tournaments in 2010 and 2011. Some Moldovan clubs have played in the [[Junior hockey in Romania\|Romanian junior leagues]]. In 2009-10, Dinamo Chisinau participated in the Romanian U12 League, and the following year, they played in the Romanian U14 League. [[Platina Chișinău]] joined the Romanian U18 League for the 2010-11 season. They won the league championship by defeating [[SC Miercurea Ciuc]] in the final.		Moldova hosted several international youth tournaments in 2010 and 2011. Some Moldovan clubs have played in the [[Junior hockey in Romania\|Romanian junior leagues]]. In 2009-10, Dinamo Chisinau participated in the Romanian U12 League, and the following year, they played in the Romanian U14 League. [[Platina Chișinău]] joined the Romanian U18 League for the 2010-11 season. They won the league championship by defeating [[SC Miercurea Ciuc]] in the final.

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{{Infobox Country
|Image = Flag of Moldova.svg.png
|image_size = 120px
|Flag =
|Continent = Europe
|Population = 3,559,500
|Registered players = N/A
|Referees = N/A
|Rinks = N/A
|National teams = None
|National federation = National Ice Hockey<br>Federation of Moldova
|IIHF since = May 20, 2008
|IIHF ranking = N/A
|Top league = None
|Champion =
|}}
'''Moldova''' is a country in Eastern Europe. Chisinau is the capital and largest city.

==Overview==
===Domestic Teams===
See [[:Category:Ice hockey teams in Moldova]]
===Arenas===
See [[:Category:Arenas in Moldova]]

==History of hockey in Moldova==
The [[National Ice Hockey Federation of Moldova]] is the governing body of ice hockey in the country. Moldova became an [[IIHF]] member on May 20, 2008.<ref>[http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/moldova/ IIHF.com - Moldova]</ref>

The country has two ice rinks, one in Chisinau (Ice Bravo Patinoar), and one in Tiraspol (Snejinka). There is no national league in Moldova, but informal games are played at the Tiraspol facility.

A team from Moldova known as HC Moldavia participated in the Tardepoint Cup in Ukraine in May 2007. They finished in third place with a 5-4 shootout victory over [[HC Kharkiv]].<ref>[http://forums.internationalhockey.net/showthread.php?3842-Ukraine-championship-2006-7/page3&p=84315#post84315 2007 Tardepoint Cup]</ref> Youth clubs known as HC Acvila and Ice Hockey Club Bravo were founded in 2006 and 2007, respectively, and another junior outfit, Dinamo Chisinau, was formed in 2009.

Moldova hosted several international youth tournaments in 2010 and 2011. Some Moldovan clubs have played in the [[Junior hockey in Romania|Romanian junior leagues]]. In 2009-10, Dinamo Chisinau participated in the Romanian U12 League, and the following year, they played in the Romanian U14 League. [[Platina Chișinău]] joined the Romanian U18 League for the 2010-11 season. They won the league championship by defeating [[SC Miercurea Ciuc]] in the final.

With a team composed entirely of Russian and Belarusian players, Platina joined the top-level [[Romanian Hockey League]] for the 2011-12 season. After only three games, the club withdrew from the competition. The next year, Platina took part in the [[Minor Hockey League]] B, a multi-national junior competition, which they have played in yearly since.

The Moldovan national team has yet to make its international debut.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{IIHF members}}
[[Category:Countries]]