Frequently asked questions

What is IHL?

IHL is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Italy. IHL is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in IHL?

We currently track 13 teams in IHL. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is IHL?

IHL is classified as a professional league in the RinkStop directory. Professional leagues operate at the highest competitive level in their country or region. Players are paid salaries by team ownership and game outcomes affect team standings, playoff qualification, and in some leagues promotion or relegation. These leagues typically have multiple divisions or conferences, a long regular season, and postseason playoffs leading to a championship. Many professional leagues also operate reserve or farm systems that develop players between junior and senior ranks.

How can I follow IHL games and results?

We do not currently have an official IHL website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does IHL operate?

IHL is a Italy-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Italy. Ice hockey in Italy is organized by the Italian Ice Hockey Federation (Federazione Italiana Sport del Ghiaccio, FISG). The top men's league is the Alps Hockey League, formed in 2016 through the merger of the Italian Serie A and the Inter-National League. Italy has a long history in international play, including multiple Olympic appearances dating to 1948. According to IIHF member-association data, Italy has approximately 64 indoor rinks and 5 smaller small-size rinks.

How do I get involved with IHL?

The most direct routes into IHL are: (1) try out for one of the 13 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to IHL level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for IHL was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.