Emirates Ice Hockey League
The Emirates Hockey League (EHL) is the national ice hockey league of the United Arab Emirates. The league is governed by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Founded in 2009, it currently consists of six teams: the Dubai Vipers, the Abu Dhabi Scorpions, the Dubai Mighty Camels, the Abu Dhabi Storms, the Al Ain Theebs, and the Al Ain White Bears. The Vipers, Scorpions, White Bears and Mighty Camels are composed of expatriate players working in the UAE, while the other two clubs consist of mostly Emirati players who form the United Arab Emirates National team.
The first game of the league was on October 7, 2009 between the Dubai Mighty Camels and Abu Dhabi Scorpions, held at the Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
The league is sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council
2016 Season
| Team Name | Home Rink |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Scorpions | Zayed Sports City |
| Abu Dhabi Storms | Zayed Sports City |
| Al Ain Theebs | Al Ain Ice Rink |
| Al Ain White Bears | Al Ain Ice Rink |
| Dubai Mighty Camels | Dubai Mall Ice Rink |
| Dubai Vipers | Dubai Mall Ice Rink |
Previous Champions
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Dubai Mighty Camels |
| 2014-2015 | Dubai Oilers* |
| 2013-2014 | Abu Dhabi Storms |
| 2012-2013 | Dubai Mighty Camels |
| 2011-2012 | Dubai Mighty Camels |
| 2010-2011 | Abu Dhabi Storms |
| 2009-2010 | Al Ain Vipers* |
*The Al Ain Vipers became the Dubai Vipers in 2013, and changed their name to the Dubai Oilers in 2014. The team changed back to Dubai Vipers for the 2016-2017 season.
External links
- IIHF article on foundation of EIHL
- 2015/2016 Season Preview http://www.thenational.ae/sport/other/its-heating-up-in-the-uaes-ice-rinks-this-201516-season
- 2010 Season Preview http://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/other/all-set-for-emirates-hockey-league-cup
- 2009 Season Preview http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/a-guide-to-the-teams-in-emirates-hockey-league
- NHL.com Hockey Finds an unlikely home in the Arabian Gulf https://www.nhl.com/news/hockey-finds-an-unlikely-home-in-arabian-gulf/c-615662
- IIHF UAE http://www.iihf.com/iihf-home/countries/united-arab-emirates/