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International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president René Fasel has maintained the organisation remains committed to Belarus co-hosting its 2021 World Championship, but admitted that the government needs …
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Media

Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG SSR has extended its deal with the Infront agency for rights to key International Ski Federation (FIS), International Ice Hockey Federation and World Curling Federation events.
Ice Hockey
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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will put together an Expert Group to conduct a full review into the status of its 2021 World Championship after Latvia expressed an unwillingness to co-host…
Ice Hockey
Sponsorship & Marketing

Cyprus-based betting operator CampoBet has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Champions Hockey League (CHL) – Europe's leading club ice hockey competition – in Sweden.
Ice Hockey
Events

The International Ice Hockey Federation has reiterated its determination to co-host the 2021 men’s Ice Hockey World Hockey Championship in Latvia and Belarus, in spite of political unrest in the latter c…
Ice Hockey
Events

Latvian prime minister Krišjānis Kariņš has questioned the country’s co-hosting of the 2021 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship with Belarus in light of widespread political protests and allegations of huma…
Events

A group of 15 sports organisations and federations, including the Infront agency and Italy’s Lega Serie A, have today (Thursday) launched a global initiative designed to unite the sporting community i…
Ice Hockey
Governance

The International Ice Hockey Federation plans to postpone its presidential elections and extend the mandate of sitting president René Fasel for a further year due to the ongoing disruption caused by the …
Ice Hockey
Esports

The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced plans to host its first Esports Fan Championship later this month
Ice Hockey
Events

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has cancelled its 2020 World Championship due to the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, admitting that it may be difficult for Switzerland to retain hosting…
Ice Hockey
Events

The coronavirus has claimed two major events in the winter sports sector with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) cancelling their Alpine Ski World Cup…
Ice Hockey
Events

Swiss household appliance manufacturer V-Zug has signed up as an official sponsor of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s 2020 World Championship.
Ice Hockey
Media

Infront secured broadcast agreements in more than 155 territories for last year’s edition of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championships.
Ice Hockey
Events

International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel is keen to add 3x3 ice hockey to the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games programme, following a successful experimental competition at Lausanne…
Ice Hockey
Events

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president René Fasel has said the sport’s world governing body needs a response from North American league the NHL before August on whether it will release it…
Ice Hockey
Events

The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have led to the move of a men's Olympic ice hockey qualifier in November to Sanya, on the Chinese island of Hainan
Ice Hockey
Media

The Infront agency has signed a 10-year extension to its media and sponsorship rights sales agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation
Ice Hockey
Events

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has awarded hosting rights for its World Championships between 2023 and 2025