Scotland joins England Ice Hockey in voting in favour of a full sport merger and the outcome of the vote ensures in-depth discussions with IHUK will commence. 

Henry Staelens, Chief Executive Officer at Ice Hockey UK and England Ice Hockey, commented, “This is a major moment for ice hockey in the UK, and I am thrilled that members across Scotland agreed by voting I favour of this historic opportunity. The sport has reached a pivotal point in its trajectory, and this merger will allow us to enter the next phase – this is journey that we should all be very excited by, as we move forward together.”

John Colley, Chair of Scottish Ice Hockey, concluded, “The decision made by Scottish Ice Hockey’s member clubs is very much welcomed. I thank every single member who has engaged throughout, offering constructive debate and conversation that will help shape the sport moving forward. 

“The vote provides a mandate to explore how a single governing body will better support clubs, volunteers and participants in Scotland, while ensuring Scottish interests are clearly represented. The consultation phase will be vital in shaping the detail of any future structure, and Scottish Ice Hockey will remain focused on representing the views of its members at every stage.”