National Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Moldova explained

National Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Moldova
Membership:Former membership
IIHF (2008–2023)
Founded:2007
Location:Chișinău, Moldova
President:Iurii Topală

The National Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Moldova (Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Federația Națională de Hochei pe Gheață din Republica Moldova) is the governing body of ice hockey in Moldova. It was founded in 2007[1] and became a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation on 20 May 2008, but ceased being a member in 2023.[2]

Moldova has never had a national ice hockey team. In 2019, the only ice hockey activity in the country was noted to be a youth club in Chișinău.[3] According to IIHF statistics, as of September 2023, there were no registered ice hockey players or ice rinks in Moldova.[2] Platina Chișinău, aforementioned only hockey activity in Moldova does play in the Junior Hockey League.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: В Молдове появилась Федерация хоккея с шайбой . Point.md . 2007-09-25 . ru . 2023-11-02.
  2. Web site: Moldova. IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation . 2023-11-02.
  3. Web site: В Молдавии хоккей практически мёртв . Sports.ru . 2019-09-20 . ru . 2023-11-02.