Korea Ice Hockey Association Explained

Iihfnation:South Korea
Logo Image:Korea Ice Hockey Association.png
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Organization:Korea Ice Hockey Association
Code:KOR
Joined:July 25, 1960
Website:http://www.kiha.or.kr/
Hangul:대한아이스하키협회
Hanja:大韓아이스하키協會
Rr:Daehan Aiseuhaki Hyeophoe
Mr:Taehan Aisŭhak'i Hyŏphoe

The Korea Ice Hockey Association (Korean: 대한아이스하키협회) is the governing body and member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that oversees ice hockey in South Korea.[1] [2] [3]

The Korean Ice Hockey Association was able to compete in the Olympics for the first time during the 2018 Winter Olympics, under host nation rules.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morgan . Liam . Ice hockey development camp held in South Korea as country continues preparations for Pyeongchang 2018 . Insidethegames.biz . 2016-08-19 . 2016-10-18.
  2. Web site: Korean ice hockey to kick off Euro challenge . . 2014-10-28 . 2016-10-18.
  3. Web site: Hockey players frozen out of cheaper rink fees . . 2016-10-18.
  4. Web site: Sean Leahy . Pressure to improve puts 2018 Korean Olympic hockey team in doubt . Sports.yahoo.com . 2014-07-16 . 2016-10-18.
  5. Web site: Greg Wyshynski . South Korea imports Canadian ringers for 2018 Olympic hockey team . Sports.yahoo.com . 2016-04-18 . 2016-10-18.