Franz Reindl Elected New President of International Ice Hockey Federation
German official Franz Reindl has been elected the new president of the International Ice Hockey Federation following a runoff vote held on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 2, 2026 — The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has a new president, Franz Reindl, a German official who secured the position after a runoff vote. The election took place on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Reindl’s election marks a significant leadership change for the global governing body of ice hockey. Details regarding the specifics of the runoff vote, such as the number of candidates involved beyond the eventual winner, or the exact margin of victory, were not provided in the initial summary. Similarly, information about the runner-up or the composition of the IIHF’s voting delegates was not available.
The location of the election, Tenerife, a Spanish island known for its tourism, hosted the IIHF’s decision-making process. The IIHF is responsible for overseeing international ice hockey competitions, including the IIHF World Championship, and setting the rules and regulations for the sport worldwide. The election of a new president is a key event in the federation’s governance, setting the direction for the organization’s future operations and strategic initiatives.
Further information regarding the election proceedings, Reindl’s background within ice hockey administration, and his vision for the IIHF was not detailed in the provided summary. The exact date of the election was also not specified.
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