Frequently asked questions

What is D1?

D1 is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in France. D1 is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in D1?

We currently have 0 teams tracked in D1. If you are associated with a team we are missing, you can submit a team listing to add it.

What level of hockey is D1?

D1 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 D1 games and results?

We do not currently have an official D1 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 D1 operate?

D1 is a France-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in France. Ice hockey in France is organized by the French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération française de hockey sur glace, FFHG). The top men's league is the Ligue Magnus, and France has produced several long-time NHL players. The national team is a regular IIHF Top 20 program and co-hosted the 2017 IIHF World Championship in Paris and Cologne. According to IIHF member-association data, France has approximately 125 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with D1?

The most direct routes into D1 are: (1) try out for one of the 0 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 D1 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 D1 was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.