09-22-2019, 10:57 PM
Believe it or not, your birthplace choice is important when you create your player! In the SHL we have an international tournament every off-season (IIHF) for the senior players and a junior tournament (WJC) for the younger players. When you create your player you can actively choose to play for a Federation or if you are unsure about where you want to play, you can start off your career as an Unassigned player that can then transfer to a Federation later on. Even if you decide on a Federation when creating, you can use a transfer once in your career to move to another one.
The IIHF has currently 14 different Federations and the WJC combines some of the smaller ones to 10 teams playing in their tournament. An updated list of the current number of players and the respective position in each Federation can be found via this link.
The IIHF Federations and their current (as of 2024-02-07) number of active players are:
Messages from the Federation Heads:
Canada
Fed Head: @KaleSalad
Co-Fed Head: @Figgy
Need: Not Specified
Czechia
Fed Head: @Troy_McClure03
Co-Fed Head: @39alaska39
Need: Not Specified
Finland
Fed Head: @Carpy48
Co-Fed Head: @Sburbine
Need: Wingers
Finland has been one of the top teams in IIHF in recent history and of course we plan to stay up there. If you wish to join team "Winland" and help us win more medals in the future, why don't you create a Finn? We're especially looking for wingers at the moment, but any skater position is welcome.
France
Fed Head: @FuzzSHL
Co-Fed Head: @Count Chocula
Need: Not Specified
Germany
Fed Head: @Tomen
Co-Fed Head: @jaypc8237
Need: Skaters
Want to be the next Mo Seider, Leon Draisaitl or Tim Stützle? then Germany is your spot as it is currently a team that has loads of younger as well as some very old players on the roster meaning there should be quite a few roster spots opening up soon. In recent times we had some bad tourneys but are currently looking to come out on top again with a 4th place finish last tourney and return to the glory days of the S30s when we were the top ranked nation.
Great Britain
Fed Head: @McGriddy10
Co-Fed Head: @frithjofr
Need: forwards and defensemen
Looking to make a big difference in the IIHF? Look no further. Great Britain is in need of Forwards and defensemen! We are a mid-sized nation who prides itself on the success we create by inviting players from other nations to join us. We win because players want to be here, and you can too!
Independent Russia
Fed Head: @Kimar
Co-Fed Head: @fubaguy
Need: Forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, come one come all.
Ireland
Fed Head: @Hordle
Co-Fed Head: Vacant
Need: Not Specified
Japan
Fed Head: @aleks
Co-Fed Head: @ValorX77
Need: Forwards and Defensemen
Latvia
Fed Head: @Seany148
Co-Fed Head: @LordBallGag
Need: Defense and Forwards
Many would certainly ask - Who is Latvia? The answer is quite simple. We are a small nation in East Europe. We're big fighters and that's what I want to see in my new players as well. We are now in a position that the team needs to rebuild. The only element that has been perfectly completed for the moment is the goalies. Defense and forwards are still in the process of formation. Soon, our veterans will certainly start a career downturn that opens up ample opportunities to fill these places with the young players. So if hockey is your favorite sport and you want to be debuted to the big team as soon as possible, then join us! Such a career milestone is just one click away!
Norway
Fed Head: @mer
Co-Fed Head: @golden_apricot
Need: Not Specified
Sweden
Fed Head: @sköldpaddor
Co-Fed Head: @gurbs
Need: Not Specified
Switzerland
Fed Head: @Valpix
Co-Fed Head: @By-Tor
Need: Not Specified
USA
Fed Head: @RAmenAmen
Co-Fed Head: @CampinKiller
Need: Forwards
Don't be fooled by the large player count, this team is in need of some strong active players, and is looking to build around the next generation. With a good defensive core in the works, we need some flashy young talent to score goals and bring medal glory back to the Red, White and Blue!
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If you have any questions you are welcome to message a member of IIHF HO:
COMMISSIONER:
@artermis
CO-COMMISSIONER:
@TheDangaZone
IIHF HEAD OFFICE MEMBERS
@Canadice
@Esso2264
@Jexter
@PapaSorin
@TheSparkyDee
The IIHF has currently 14 different Federations and the WJC combines some of the smaller ones to 10 teams playing in their tournament. An updated list of the current number of players and the respective position in each Federation can be found via this link.
The IIHF Federations and their current (as of 2024-02-07) number of active players are:
- Canada - 73 players
- Czechia - 31 players
- Finland - 38 players
- France - 28 players
- Germany - 22 players
- Great Britain - 21 players (includes the UK)
- Independent Russia - 20 players
- Ireland - 23 players
- Japan - 22 players
- Latvia - 27 players
- Norway - 25 players
- Sweden - 42 players
- Switzerland - 21 players
- USA - 98 players
Messages from the Federation Heads:
Canada
Fed Head: @KaleSalad
Co-Fed Head: @Figgy
Need: Not Specified
Czechia
Fed Head: @Troy_McClure03
Co-Fed Head: @39alaska39
Need: Not Specified
Finland
Fed Head: @Carpy48
Co-Fed Head: @Sburbine
Need: Wingers
Finland has been one of the top teams in IIHF in recent history and of course we plan to stay up there. If you wish to join team "Winland" and help us win more medals in the future, why don't you create a Finn? We're especially looking for wingers at the moment, but any skater position is welcome.
France
Fed Head: @FuzzSHL
Co-Fed Head: @Count Chocula
Need: Not Specified
Germany
Fed Head: @Tomen
Co-Fed Head: @jaypc8237
Need: Skaters
Want to be the next Mo Seider, Leon Draisaitl or Tim Stützle? then Germany is your spot as it is currently a team that has loads of younger as well as some very old players on the roster meaning there should be quite a few roster spots opening up soon. In recent times we had some bad tourneys but are currently looking to come out on top again with a 4th place finish last tourney and return to the glory days of the S30s when we were the top ranked nation.
Great Britain
Fed Head: @McGriddy10
Co-Fed Head: @frithjofr
Need: forwards and defensemen
Looking to make a big difference in the IIHF? Look no further. Great Britain is in need of Forwards and defensemen! We are a mid-sized nation who prides itself on the success we create by inviting players from other nations to join us. We win because players want to be here, and you can too!
Independent Russia
Fed Head: @Kimar
Co-Fed Head: @fubaguy
Need: Forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, come one come all.
Ireland
Fed Head: @Hordle
Co-Fed Head: Vacant
Need: Not Specified
Japan
Fed Head: @aleks
Co-Fed Head: @ValorX77
Need: Forwards and Defensemen
Latvia
Fed Head: @Seany148
Co-Fed Head: @LordBallGag
Need: Defense and Forwards
Many would certainly ask - Who is Latvia? The answer is quite simple. We are a small nation in East Europe. We're big fighters and that's what I want to see in my new players as well. We are now in a position that the team needs to rebuild. The only element that has been perfectly completed for the moment is the goalies. Defense and forwards are still in the process of formation. Soon, our veterans will certainly start a career downturn that opens up ample opportunities to fill these places with the young players. So if hockey is your favorite sport and you want to be debuted to the big team as soon as possible, then join us! Such a career milestone is just one click away!
Norway
Fed Head: @mer
Co-Fed Head: @golden_apricot
Need: Not Specified
Sweden
Fed Head: @sköldpaddor
Co-Fed Head: @gurbs
Need: Not Specified
Switzerland
Fed Head: @Valpix
Co-Fed Head: @By-Tor
Need: Not Specified
USA
Fed Head: @RAmenAmen
Co-Fed Head: @CampinKiller
Need: Forwards
Don't be fooled by the large player count, this team is in need of some strong active players, and is looking to build around the next generation. With a good defensive core in the works, we need some flashy young talent to score goals and bring medal glory back to the Red, White and Blue!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have any questions you are welcome to message a member of IIHF HO:
COMMISSIONER:
@artermis
CO-COMMISSIONER:
@TheDangaZone
IIHF HEAD OFFICE MEMBERS
@Canadice
@Esso2264
@Jexter
@PapaSorin
@TheSparkyDee