Ice hockey in Austria

Ice hockey in Austria
Country Austria
Governing body Austrian Ice Hockey Association
National team(s) Men's national team;
Women's national team
National competitions

Ice hockey in Austria is governed by the Austrian Ice Hockey Association.[1][2] The Austrian Hockey League was founded in 1922. The second level Nationalliga, and the third level Oberliga operate below it. Austrian men's, women's, junior, and women's U-18 national teams participate at the IIHF World Championships. Austria has been a member of the IIHF since March 18, 1912.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Tom King (2010-09-28). The Legendary Game - Ultimate Hockey Trivia. Books.google.co.uk. p. 149. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  2. ↑ Jordan Winnett (2012-12-19). "NHL lockout: Austrian circuit hardly big-league, but offers NHL refugees chance to play | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.

Literature

  • Margreiter, Haiszan, Kilias: Das Grosse Österreichische Eishockey-Buch, Verlag Buch Spezial Dornbirn, ISBN 3-900496-04-4
  • OMR. Dr. Hellmuth Reichel: KAC - Eishockey erobert eine Stadt!, Herausgeber: Klagenfurter Athletiksport Club, Klagenfurt, 1995
  • Vereinsbroschüre: 75 Jahre KAC, 1909-1984, Herausgeber: Klagenfurter Athletiksport Club, Klagenfurt, 1984
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