Federation of Ice Hockey League
The Federation of Ice Hockey League, Inc. (FIHL), also known as Hockey Philippines, is the national governing body for the sport of ice hockey in the Philippines. It handled the formation of the Philippine national team that will participate in international ice hockey tournaments, together with the acquisition foreign coaches, creating ice hockey tournaments around the country and partnering with different sponsors including SM Supermalls.[1]
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Association name | Federation of Ice Hockey League, Inc. |
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IIHF Code | PHI |
Founded | February 2015 |
IIHF membership | 20 May 2016 |
President | Christopher Sy |
IIHF men's ranking | N/A |
IIHF women's ranking | N/A |
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The FIHL was formed in February 2015,[2] and was later admitted as an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on 20 May 2016.[3][4]
By July 2016, the federation has already gained a membership of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).[5] The FIHL became avoting member of the POC in July 2020.[6]
Leagues
- Philippine Hockey League (2018–present)
- Philippine Minor Hockey League (2018–present)
National teams
Participation by year
- 2017
The Philippines did not enter in any 2017 IIHF World Championship tournaments.
Event | Host nation | Date | Result |
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Asian WG | ![]() |
18–26 February 2017 | 13th place (3rd in Division II) |
Women CCOA | ![]() |
7–15 March 2017 | 5th place |
SEA Games | ![]() |
20–24 August 2017 | ![]() |
- 2018
The Philippines did not enter in any 2018 IIHF World Championship tournaments.
Event | Host nation | Date | Result |
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Men CCOA | ![]() |
3–8 April 2018 | ![]() |
Men U20 CCOA | ![]() |
12–17 December 2017 | 4th place |
Women CCOA | ![]() |
6–9 March 2018 | 7th place (3rd in Division I) |
- 2019
The Philippines did not enter in any 2019 IIHF World Championship tournaments.
Event | Host nation | Date | Result |
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Men CCOA | ![]() |
1–9 March 2019 | ![]() |
Men U20 CCOA | ![]() |
3–8 December 2018 | ![]() |
Women CCOA | ![]() |
14–19 April 2019 | 6th place (1st in Division I) |
SEA Games | ![]() |
1–8 December 2019 | ![]() |
- 2020
The Philippines is set to enter the inaugural Division IV tournament of the 2020 IIHF World Championships.
Event | Division | Host nation | Date | Result |
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Men | Div. IV | ![]() |
3–5 March 2020 | To be determined |
Men CCOA | ![]() |
27 April–1 May 2020 | To be determined |
References
- "Pinoys heat up in international ice hockey tourneys". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- Henson, Joaquin (25 October 2015). "Pinoys break ice in hockey". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "IIHF grows in Asia". iihf.com. 2016-05-21.
- "A cooling trend". International Ice Hockey Federation. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- Giongco, Nick (20 July 2020). "Ice hockey, 2 more sports get POC recognition". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 20 July 2020.