English Ice Hockey Association
The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA for short) is the umbrella organization for the organization of ice hockey in England and Wales and was founded in 1982. EIHA is subordinate to Ice Hockey UK and England is represented by this (as part of Great Britain) in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) .
tasks
EIHA organizes the following leagues and divisions:
- National Ice Hockey League
- British Universities Ice Hockey Association
- Women's Premier Ice Hockey League
- Leisure Leagues
- Youth Leagues
Former leagues organized by EIHA:
- English Premier Ice Hockey League (1998 to 2017)
- Southern League (1970 to 1978)
In addition, the English ice hockey association conducts further training for coaches and referees, and in the 1990s the association also looked after an English national team for men and women .