From the NHL Locker Room to Belgium: Learn from Jamie Healy at the 2026 RBIHF Equipment Manager Course From the NHL Locker Room to Belgium: Learn from Jamie Healy at the 2026 RBIHF Equipment Manager Course

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How often do you get the opportunity to learn your trade from someone with 25 years of NHL experience? This August, the RBIHF brings that experience to Belgium. Jamie Healy, long-time Head Equipment Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets and an experienced USA Hockey equipment manager at multiple IIHF World Championships, will join us as an instructor for the 2026 Equipment Manager Course. Organised by the RBIHF in cooperation with the IIHF and USA Hockey, this is a unique opportunity for equipment managers, team staff and anyone serious about developing their skil...

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Posted on August 15, 2026 at 15:00 by MV
Build Your Skills. Strengthen Belgian Ice Hockey. Build Your Skills. Strengthen Belgian Ice Hockey.

Build Your Skills. Strengthen Belgian Ice Hockey.

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Posted on August 3, 2026 at 22:33 by MV
Division 2 Contact Hockey: Clarity, Safety and New Opportunities Division 2 Contact Hockey: Clarity, Safety and New Opportunities

The RBIHF has received several questions about the decision to formally classify Division 2 as a bodychecking competition. This does not mean the league will suddenly become harder or more aggressive. Physical contact is already part of today's game; the change mainly creates a clearer and more consistent framework to improve safety, fairness and rule interpretation.

The new Division 2 structure also creates valuable opportunities for Belgian hockey. In previous seasons, several clubs entered two teams in Division 1. Some of these clubs are now reconsidering that setup and may...

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Posted on July 19, 2026 at 09:00 by MV
RBIHF Clubs Prepare for the 2026 - 2027 Competition Season RBIHF Clubs Prepare for the 2026 - 2027 Competition Season

The Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF) has successfully concluded its annual Competition Meetings with Belgian clubs, officially launching the preparations for the 2026-2027 season.

Last Thursday, the federation presented the Youth Competitions, including the U8, U10 and U12 Development Competitions, which will continue in the successful format of previous seasons, alongside the U14, U16 and U18 championships. Clubs were also introduced to the brand-new U23 Competition, designed to bridge the gap between...

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Posted on July 15, 2026 at 19:00 by MV