Franz Reindl Elected IIHF President in Tenerife Runoff
German official Franz Reindl has been elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation by a narrow margin in a runoff vote held on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Lansing, MI, October 2, 2026 —
Franz Reindl, an official from Germany, has been elected as the new president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The election took place on the Spanish island of Tenerife and was decided by a narrow margin in a runoff vote.
The outcome of the election means Reindl will now lead the international governing body for ice hockey. Specific details regarding the runoff vote, including the identity of his opponent and the exact margin of victory, were not immediately available. The venue for the election, Tenerife, marks a specific location for this significant decision within the sport’s global leadership.
The International Ice Hockey Federation oversees the sport worldwide, organizing championships and setting rules. The election of a new president is a key event for the organization, shaping its direction and priorities for the coming years. Further information regarding the election process and the president’s background will be provided as it becomes available.
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