Stefan Schärer steps down as president of the SIHF

The president of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation's administrative board, Stefan Schärer, has decided to step down. Until a new president has been chosen, the current vice president, Marc-Anthony Anner, will take over.

"I was asked to take on this role as a neutral businessman in spring 2023. The task of helping to strategically shape this great sport in the coming years and make it fit for the future appealed to me", the departing Schärer states.

"Unfortunately, I soon realized that our structures are extremely complex and that it is anything but easy to drive forward decisions with majority support, as the various stakeholders are sometimes unwilling to compromise", he is further cited. "With this in mind, I have decided that from 2025 I would like to devote my time and energy to mandates and projects where progress can be made more quickly."

Schärer will still represent the SIHF on the board of the Olympic Association regarding Switzerland's possible application for the 2038 Winter Games.