Franz Reindl Elected President of International Ice Hockey Federation in Close Vote
German official Franz Reindl was elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation in a close runoff vote held in Tenerife, Spain, narrowly defeating Petr Bříza by a margin of three votes.
Greenville New Bern Washington, 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 runoff vote.
In a closely contested race, Reindl narrowly secured the presidency by defeating his opponent, Petr Bříza. The margin of victory was reported to be a narrow three votes.
The election details, including the exact date of the vote and the total number of ballots cast, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, specific background information on both Franz Reindl and Petr Bříza, beyond their nationalities and the outcome of this election, was not available.
The International Ice Hockey Federation is the sport’s global governing body, responsible for organizing international ice hockey and inline hockey competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.
Further details regarding the proceedings of the runoff vote in Tenerife and the immediate implications of Reindl’s election were not specified in the provided information.
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