Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo
Current season, competition or edition: 2015–16 Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo season | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country |
 Spain |
| Most recent champion(s) | Jaca (2015–16) |
| 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 point 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.
2015–16 season teams
| Team | City/Area | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaca | Jaca | Pabellón de Hielo | 1,900 |
| Puigcerdà | Puigcerdà | Pista de Gel | 1,456 |
| Txuri Urdin | San Sebastián | Palacio del Hielo | 650 |
| FC Barcelona | Barcelona | Pista de Gel | 1,256 |
| SAD Majadahonda | Majadahonda | Palacio del Hielo | 350 |
Champions by season
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(1) Under 20 category
(2) Under 21 category
Titles by team
| Club | Titles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jaca | 13 | 1984, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 |
| 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 |