Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo

Current season, competition or edition: 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:

• 3 points for a win
• 2 points for a win in extra time
• 1 points for a loss in extra time

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

Champions by season

⁽¹⁾ Under 20 category

⁽²⁾ Under 21 category

Titles by team

References

External links

• Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo
• Hockey sobre Hielo Website