What is the International Ice Hockey Federation?
Q: What is the International Ice Hockey Federation?
A: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is a worldwide governing body for ice hockey and in-line hockey, based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 70 members and is responsible for the management of international ice hockey tournaments, and maintaining the IIHF World Ranking.
Q: How much control does the IIHF have over North American hockey?
A: The IIHF has little control of hockey in North America, where the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest hockey organization. Its base of power rests in Europe with the respective national governing bodies and leagues. Canada (Hockey Canada) and the United States (USA Hockey) are the only members who have their own rulebooks.
Q: Where was the IIHF museum located prior to 1997?
A: The IIHF museum was located within the International Hockey Hall of Fame Museum located in Kingston, Ontario from 1992 to 1997.
Q: What happened after 1997 with regards to housing for the IIHF museum?
A: After terminating its partnership with International Hockey Hall of Fame, it signed an agreement with NHL to house its museum within Hockey Hall of Fame. In 1998, it relocated to Toronto, occupying over 3,500 square feet (330 m2).
Q: Where was 2008's IIHF World Championship held?
A: As part of centennial celebrations of founding of IIFH, 2008's championship was hosted in Canada - perennial leaders of sport - for first time ever.
Q: Who won 2008's World Championship?
A: Russia won 2008's World Championship.
