SportsPublished: 2 October 2026 at 20:30

New IIHF President Elected

Germany's Franz Reindl has been elected the new president of the International Ice Hockey Federation at its congress in Tenerife. The announcement was made by the IIHF itself.

A new head of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has been chosen at the organization's congress held in Tenerife. Franz Reindl of Germany was elected president.

The news was announced by the IIHF. The source report does not provide further details about the voting process or the reasons behind the change in leadership.

The IIHF is the international body overseeing the development of ice hockey worldwide, including the organization of world championships and other international tournaments. The presidency is one of the organization's top positions.

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