Franz Reindl Elected IIHF President in Close Vote
German official Franz Reindl has been elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in a close runoff vote held in Tenerife, Spain, after the incumbent chose not to run.
Raleigh Durham, NC, 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 in Tenerife, Spain, following a close runoff vote.
The outgoing president did not seek re-election, creating an opening for new leadership within the international governing body for ice hockey. Reindl secured his position after a competitive runoff, the details of which were not fully elaborated in the provided summary.
The specific vote count or the identity of Reindl’s opponent in the runoff was not immediately available. The summary also did not specify the exact timeline or date of the election beyond its occurrence in Tenerife, Spain.
Reindl’s election marks a transition for the IIHF, which oversees international ice hockey competitions and development. Further details regarding his platform or the immediate priorities for his presidency were not disclosed in the initial report.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
