Ice Hockey UK
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]
| Association name | Ice Hockey UK |
|---|---|
| IIHF Code | GBR |
| IIHF membership | 19 November 1908 |
| IIHF men's ranking | 18 |
| IIHF women's ranking | 23 |
| http://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk | |
History edit
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.[citation needed]
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 edit
In 2021 Clifton Wrottesley was appointed Chair of Ice Hockey UK.[14]
Presidents
- Peter Patton (1913–1934)
- Philip Vassar Hunter (1934–1958)
- Victor Hubert Tait (1958–1971)
- Bunny Ahearne (1971–1982)
- Frederick Meredith (1982–1998)
- John Fisher (1998–1999)
- Bob Wilkinson (1999–2017)
- Richard Grieveson (2017-2021)
- The Lord Clifton Wrottesley (2021-
Secretaries
- Bunny Ahearne (1934–1972)
- Pat Marsh (1972–1987)
- Andy French (2009-)
References edit
- ^ Mackay, Duncan (13 October 2016). "Scotland backs plan for single ice hockey governing body in Britain". Insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Mackay, Duncan (25 September 2016). "Plan to set up single governing body for ice hockey in UK to be investigated further". Insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b c Glave, Garry (8 March 2016). A Brief History Of International Ice Hockey. ShieldCrest. p. 40. ISBN 9781911090106. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ . Braehead Clan. 15 September 2014. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ jonathancowley27 (21 February 2016). . Ice Nation UK. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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- ^ Beedle, Matthew (9 September 2016). "One governing body for UK ice hockey is Richard Grieveson's sole objective". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b Nauright, John; Parrish, Charles (2012). Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 123. ISBN 9781598843002. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Ice Hockey UK board planning to form an Under-20 League". Coventry Telegraph. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Mackay, Duncan (2 July 2016). "Ice Hockey UK launch under-12 and under-14 development squads as part of new ambitions". Insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Amateur Draft Fee Proposed". Winnipeg Tribune. Winnipeg, Manitoba. 20 February 1939. p. 12.
- ^ Clarke, Robert (16 April 1940). "New Controlling Body Formed At C.A.H.A. Meet". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Manitoba. p. 15.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". Ice Hockey UK. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ https://www.icehockeyuk.co.uk/2021/03/01/wrottesley-appointed-as-new-chair-of-ihuk/.
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Further reading edit
- Gordon, David S.; Harris, Martin C. (2019). Lion in Winter: A Complete Record of Great Britain at the Olympic, World and European Ice Hockey Championships, 1910–1981. London, England: British Ice Hockey Heritage Publications. ISBN 9781527247475 – via Google Books.
External links edit
- Ice Hockey UK site
- British University Ice Hockey Association Site