Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo


The National Ice Hockey League is the top men's ice hockey league in Spain. Its governing body is the Real Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo.

History

Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo was established in 1972 as the Superliga Española de Hockey Hielo. There were six founding teams which participated in the first season, 1972–73: Real Sociedad, CH Jaca, CH Valladolid, CG Puigcerdà, CH Madrid and CF Barcelona.
Two years ago, the league was composed of eight teams, but due to financial problems in almost all clubs, the league has reduced the number of participants year after year until only six 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 takes place between September and November, with every team playing each other three times for a total of 15 matches. Points are awarded according to the following:
Upon completion of the regular season, the top four teams play in the championship playoffs. There are no promotions from 2ª División unless a team from 1ª División is relegated due to economic constraints.

2018–19 season teams

TeamCityStadiumCapacity2018–19 season
Txuri UrdinDonostia Txuri Urdin Izotz Jauregia650,
PuigcerdàPuigcerdàPista de Gel de Puigcerdà1,456,
BarcelonaBarcelonaPalau de Gel1,256,
MajadahondaMajadahondaPista de hielo La Nevera350
JacaJacaPabellón de Hielo1,900

Champions by season

Under 20 category
Under 21 category

Titles by team