Frequently asked questions

What is Dutch Cup?

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

How many teams play in Dutch Cup?

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

What level of hockey is Dutch Cup?

Dutch Cup 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 Dutch Cup games and results?

We do not currently have an official Dutch Cup 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 Dutch Cup operate?

Dutch Cup is a Netherlands-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Netherlands. Ice hockey in the Netherlands is organized by the Dutch Ice Hockey Federation (Nederlands IJshockey Bond, NIJB). The top men's league is the Eredivisie, with the Eerste Divisie as the second tier. The Netherlands competes at the IIHF World Championship and has produced a handful of long-time NHL players. According to IIHF member-association data, the Netherlands has approximately 20 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Dutch Cup?

The most direct routes into Dutch Cup 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 Dutch Cup 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 Dutch Cup was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.