Ice hockey in Valkea
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Ice hockey in Valkea | |
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Country | Valkea |
Governing body | Valkean Ice Hockey Association |
National team(s) | |
First played | 1928 |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
Ice hockey in Valkea is the second most popular sport in the country after association football. The Valkean Ice Hockey Association is the country's official governing body and is responsible for organizing domestic leagues and the country's participation in international hockey series. The highest tier of men's professional ice hockey is the Valkean Hockey League, which was founded in 1978.
History
National teams
The Valkean men's national ice hockey team (also known as Team Valkea) represents the country in international ice hockey competitions.
Domestic leagues
Men's Leagues
Tier | Leagues/Divisions | ||
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1 | Valkean Hockey League | ||
2 | National League | ||
3 | VIHA Division 1 | ||
4+ | All divisions after Division 1 are organized regionally |