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Finnish Ice Hockey Association

Governing body of ice hockey in Finland

The Finnish Ice Hockey Association (Finnish: Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto, Swedish: Finlands Ishockeyförbund) is the governing body of ice hockey in Finland. Since the late 1980s, Finland has enjoyed a period of success on the international stage and, as of 2026, the men's national team is ranked fourth in the world and the women's national team is ranked third in the world by the IIHF. The Finnish Ice Hockey Association has heavily invested in youth development to produce world class ice hockey players.2 It is headquartered in Helsinki Halli.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 20, 1929Founded1
  • HeadquartersHelsinki Halli, Finland1
  • Websitewww.finhockey.fi
  • Legal formregistered association1
  • Kind of organizationAssociation1
  • LEI7437004FK4L8M890T0773
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressMäkelänkatu 87, FI-00610 Helsinki, Finland3
  • Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 0202137-43

The Finnish Ice Hockey Association (Finnish: Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto, Swedish: Finlands Ishockeyförbund) is the governing body of ice hockey in Finland. Since the late 1980s, Finland has enjoyed a period of success on the international stage and, as of 2026, the men's national team is ranked fourth in the world and the women's national team is ranked third in the world by the IIHF.2

The story

In 1927, the Finnish Skating Association introduced ice hockey as part of its program and, through that organization, Finland joined the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1928. The Finnish Ice Hockey Association was formed on 20 January 1929 and featured seventeen clubs.

From Wikipedia’s article on Finnish Ice Hockey Association, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Finnish Ice Hockey Association, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Timeline

  1. Sep 17, 2020Renamed Name changed to Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto ry – Finlands Ishockeyförbund rf1
  2. May 15, 1975Renamed Name changed to Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto – Finlands Ishockeyförbund ry1
  3. May 18, 1934Renamed Name changed to Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto ry1
  4. Jan 20, 1929Founded Founded1