Frequently asked questions

What is ICE Hockey League?

ICE Hockey League is a top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Austria. The league is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional league.

How many teams play in ICE Hockey League?

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

What level of hockey is ICE Hockey League?

ICE Hockey League is classified as a professional league. 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 ICE Hockey League games and results?

We do not currently have an official ICE Hockey League 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 ICE Hockey League operate?

ICE Hockey League is a Austria-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Austria. Ice hockey in Austria is organized by the Austrian Ice Hockey Association (Österreichischer Eishockeyverband, ÖEHV). The top men's league is the ICEHL (formerly EBEL), which also includes clubs from Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. The Austrian national team competes regularly at the IIHF World Championship and has produced a handful of long-time NHL players. According to IIHF member-association data, Austria has approximately 61 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with ICE Hockey League?

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

How many games per season do ICE Hockey League teams play?

Professional ICE Hockey League teams typically play between 60 and 82 regular-season games, depending on the conference structure. Exact game counts for the current season are visible in the "Recent results" and "Upcoming games" sections on this page.

When does the ICE Hockey League season start?

The ICE Hockey League regular season typically begins in early September and runs through late February, with playoffs extending into April. Training camps usually open two to three weeks before the regular season.

What divisions or conferences are in ICE Hockey League?

ICE Hockey League structure typically includes two or more divisions or conferences, with regular-season play concentrated within division and cross-division games added throughout the year. The full list of teams and their conference assignments is visible on the "Teams" section of this page.

How do ICE Hockey League standings and playoffs work?

Most ICE Hockey League regular seasons are followed by a playoff bracket that includes the top teams from each division or conference. Playoff rounds are typically best-of-seven, with the league championship decided in the final series. The current playoff picture (where active) is reflected in the "Recent results" section on this page.

Where can I watch ICE Hockey League games?

We do not currently have an official ICE Hockey League broadcast partner list on file. Each team's page on RinkStop links to that team's website, which usually lists broadcast and streaming information.