Frequently asked questions

What is Asia League Ice Hockey?

Asia League Ice Hockey is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in South Korea. Asia League Ice Hockey is the ice hockey competition in South Korea.

How many teams play in Asia League Ice Hockey?

We currently track 8 teams in Asia League Ice Hockey. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Asia League Ice Hockey?

Asia League Ice Hockey 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 Asia League Ice Hockey games and results?

The official Asia League Ice Hockey site is the best source for schedules, scores, and standings: https://www.alhockey.com. RinkStop also publishes highlights and news for Asia League Ice Hockey when available — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

Where does Asia League Ice Hockey operate?

Asia League Ice Hockey is a South Korea-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in South Korea. Ice hockey in South Korea is organized by the Korea Ice Hockey Association (KIHA). The top men's league is the Asia League Ice Hockey. The Korean national team participated in its first Olympic hockey tournament at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, which it hosted. According to IIHF member-association data, South Korea has approximately 44 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Asia League Ice Hockey?

The most direct routes into Asia League Ice Hockey are: (1) try out for one of the 8 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 Asia League Ice Hockey 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 Asia League Ice Hockey was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.