Swiss Ice Hockey

SWISS ICE HOCKEY - In today's pre-season press conference, the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation informed about their annual result, shootouts during the playoffs, and the Swiss candidature for the World Championship 2019.

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Florian Kohler, CEO of the SIHF, could present another positive financial result in the form of a net profit of CHF 241,000 over the course of the last year. In addition, he also presented the project "Digital SIHF" aims at a stronger positioning and advancement of the digital platforms of the SIHF.

Ueli Schwarz informed about the decision taken by the clubs that the shootouts should also be played during the playoffs. According to the clubs, the organizational and financial expenses speak against abolishing the shootout.

Furthermore, the SIHF informed that Peter Lüthi, who had been working as head of the national team, will take over the management of international projects. One of those projects is the U18 World Championship this year in Zug and Lucerne, another the Swiss candidature for the A-World Championship 2019.