French Ice Hockey Federation

The French Ice Hockey Federation (French: Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace (FFHG)) is the governing body of ice hockey in France, as recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It was founded in 2006 after separation with the Fédération française des sports de glace (French Ice Sports Federation).[3] The federation manages both the amateur and professional games in France, as well as the national teams on junior and senior levels. France is a founding member of the IIHF.[4]

France
Association nameFédération Française de Hockey sur Glace
IIHF CodeFRA
IIHF membershipOctober 20, 1908
PresidentPierre-Yves Gerbeau
IIHF men's ranking13 2 (30 March 2022)[1]
IIHF women's ranking12 2 (30 March 2022)[2]
www.hockeyfrance.com

Luc Tardif served as the inaugural president of the federation from its inception in 2006 to 2021.[5] Upon his election as president of the IIHF, he was succeeded by Pierre-Yves Gerbeau.[6]

See also

References
  1. "IIHF Men's World Ranking". IIHF. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  2. "IIHF Women's World Ranking". IIHF. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  3. Présentation sur son site officiel Archived 2013-01-11 at archive.today (in French)
  4. "France". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
  5. Lorange, Simon-Olivier (25 September 2021). "Luc Tardif dirigera la Fédération internationale". lapresse.ca. La Presse. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  6. "Pierre-Yves Gerbeau nouveau président de la Fédération française". lequipe.fr. Groupe Aumaury. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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