Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2014–15 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo season
Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1973
No. of teams 6
Country  Spain
Most recent champion(s) Jaca Jacetania (2014–15)
Official website FedHielo.com (Spanish)

The National Ice Hockey League (Liga Nacional de Hockey sobre Hielo) is the Spanish league of ice hockey. Its governing body is Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo-

History

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo was established in 1972. In the first season 1972–73, participating teams were Real Sociedad, Jaca, Valladolid, Puigcerdá, HC Madrid and CF Barcelona.[1]

Two years ago the league was composed of eight teams, but due to financial problems in almost all clubs, the league has been reduced the number of participants year after year until only five today. The clubs still competing for the championship are the ones who have more history in the championship and number of followers.

Competition

Format

The regular season of Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo season takes place between September and November, with every team playing each other three times (two in home and one away or one home and two away) for a total of 15 matches. Points are awarded according to the following:

Playoffs and relegation

Upon completion of regular season, the top four teams play the championship playoffs. There are not promotions from 2ª División unless a team from 1ª División is relegated due to economic constraints.

2014–15 season teams

Barcelona
Jaca
Majadahonda
Puigcerdà
Txuri Urdin
2014–15 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo teams
Team City/Area Stadium Capacity
Puigcerdà Puigcerdà Pista de Gel 1,456
Txuri Urdin San Sebastián Palacio del Hielo 650
Jaca Jacetania Jaca Pabellón de Hielo 1,900
FC Barcelona Barcelona Pista de Gel 1,256
Majadahonda Majadahonda Palacio del Hielo 350

Champions by season

(1) Under 20 category

(2) Under 21 category

Titles by team

Club Titles Year
Jaca 12 1984, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
CHH Txuri Urdin 9 1976, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000
CH Casco Viejo Bilbao (CH Vizcaya) 6 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983.
CG Puigcerdà 5 1986, 1989, 2006, 2007, 2008
FC Barcelona 5 1987, 1988, 1997, 2002, 2009
Real Sociedad 3 1973, 1974, 1975
CD Hielo Bipolo 2 2013, 2014
Majadahonda HC 1 1998

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