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Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation

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IIHF Code
  
BEL

President
  
Pascal Nuchelmans

IIHF women's ranking
  
26th

IIHF membership
  
1908

IIHF men's ranking
  
36th

Association name
  
Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation

The Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF) is the Belgian ice hockey federation, known in Dutch as the Koninklijke Belgische IJshockey Federatie (KBIJF) and in French as the Fédération Royale Belge de Hockey sur Glace (FRBHG). It is responsible for administering ice hockey in Belgium, from the national team to the local leagues to youth development.

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History

The Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation was formed in 1912 by Henry Van den Bulck. He became its first president remained in the position until 1920. It was known as the Belgian Ice Hockey Federation until 1973 when the Royal prefix was added to the name.

Leagues and levels

The following leagues exist in Belgium:

  • Belgian Cup
  • Belgian Championship
  • Belgian National League
  • Under 20
  • Under 20 CLL
  • Under 17
  • Under 15
  • Under 13
  • Under 11
  • Recreational 1
  • Recreational 2
  • Recreational 3

    • The RBIHF also organises friendlies.

    National teams

    Belgium has 5 national ice hockey teams:

  • Senior team
  • Under 20
  • Under 18
  • Under 16
  • Women's national team

    • References

    Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation Wikipedia
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