Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan facts for kids
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| Association name | Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan |
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| IIHF membership | May 6, 1992 |
| President | Vagif D. Mussayev (General Secretary: Mr Valery Laryukov) |
The Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the main group that manages ice hockey in Azerbaijan. It works to organize and grow the sport in the country.
The Story of Ice Hockey in Azerbaijan
The Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan began in 1991. At first, it was part of a larger ice hockey group from the Soviet Union.
After the Soviet Union broke apart, the Federation became independent. On May 6, 1992, it officially joined the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The IIHF is the worldwide organization for ice hockey.
Ice Hockey Today in Azerbaijan
Currently, there is no official national ice hockey league in Azerbaijan. This means there are no regular teams playing against each other in a league.
Also, the country has not yet played in any major IIHF tournaments. These are big international competitions where countries compete.
A big step for ice hockey in Azerbaijan happened in 2023. This is when the very first ice rink in the country opened. This new rink could help more people learn and play ice hockey in the future.
