Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2017–18 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo season
Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1972
Inaugural season 1972–73
No. of teams 6
Country  Spain
Most recent
champion(s)		 Txuri Urdin (2017–18)
Most titles Jaca (14 titles)
Related
competitions		 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo Femenino
Official website FedHielo.com (Spanish)

The National Ice Hockey League (Liga Nacional de Hockey sobre Hielo) is the Spanish league of ice hockey. Its governing body is Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo

History

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo was established in 1972. In the first season, 1972–73, the participating teams were Real Sociedad, Jaca, Valladolid, Puigcerdà, Madrid and CF Barcelona.[1]

Two years ago, the league was composed of eight teams, but due to financial problems in almost all clubs, the league has reduced the number of participants year after year until only six today. The clubs still competing for the championship are the ones who have more history in the championship and number of followers.

Competition

Format

The regular season of Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo takes place between September and November, with every team playing each other three times (two in home and one away or one home and two away) for a total of 15 matches. Points are awarded according to the following:

  • 3 points for a win
  • 2 points for a win in extra time
  • 1 point for a loss in extra time
  • 0 points for a loss

Playoffs and relegation

Upon completion of the regular season, the top four teams play in the championship playoffs. There are no promotions from 2ª División unless a team from 1ª División is relegated due to economic constraints.

2017–18 teams

Barcelona
Jaca
Majadahonda
Puigcerdà
Txuri Urdin
Milenio
Boadilla
2016–17 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo teams
Team City Stadium Capacity
Barcelona Barcelona Pista de Gel 1,256
Boadilla Boadilla del Monte Invernia Valdemoro 800
Jaca Jaca Pabellón de Hielo 1,900
Majadahonda Majadahonda Palacio del Hielo 350
Puigcerdà Puigcerdà Pista de Gel 1,456
Txuri Urdin San Sebastián Palacio del Hielo 650

Champions by season

(1) Under 20 category

(2) Under 21 category

Titles by team

Club Titles Year
Jaca 13 1984, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016
CHH Txuri Urdin 11 1976, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2017, 2018
CH Casco Viejo Bilbao (CH Vizcaya) 6 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983.
CG Puigcerdà 5 1986, 1989, 2006, 2007, 2008
FC Barcelona 5 1987, 1988, 1997, 2002, 2009
Real Sociedad 3 1973, 1974, 1975
CD Hielo Bipolo 2 2013, 2014
Majadahonda HC 1 1998

References

  1. ↑ 1972–73 season schedule
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