International Hockey League (1992–1996) Explained

International Hockey League
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Formerly:Soviet Championship League
Replaced:Russian Superleague
Sport:Ice hockey
Founded:1992
Folded:1996

The International Hockey League (IHL) (Russian: Межнациональная хоккейная лига (МХЛ)|Mezhnatsional'naya khokkeynaya liga) lasted from 1992 to 1996. It replaced the Soviet Union's Championship league. The last season was in 1995–96, as the league was replaced by the Russian Superleague the following season.

There were two awards in the league. One was the regular season winner, and the other was the winner of the cup.

Champions

SeasonChampionSecond placeThird placeWinners of the Cup
1992–93Dynamo MoscowLada TogliattiTraktor Chelyabinsk
1993–94Lada TogliattiDynamo MoscowTraktor Chelyabinsk, SKA St. Petersburg
1994–95Dynamo MoscowLada TogliattiMetallurg Magnitogorsk, Salavat Yulaev Ufa
1995–96Lada TogliattiDynamo MoscowSalavat Yulaev Ufa, Avangard OmskDynamo Moscow

See also

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