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Improving international coordination & balance
We are already united in our love for the sport, and I will build on this to ensure the interests of all IIHF MNAs big and small, key stakeholders in the world of Hockey, national teams and club hockey, women and men, as well as all regions are well-coordinated and balanced with the best opportunities. This means empowering MNAs and placing them at the centre of the decision-making process and strengthening relationships with Olympic leaders and the wider Movement.
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Growing the game globally
None of what we plan now will mean anything unless there are fans and players ready to carry the game forward. I am striving for balance between promoting established formats/events and building new competitions and attracting new markets to our sport. One immediate priority to stimulate growth is to distribute funding to help Ice Hockey bounce back from the challenges created by COVID-19.
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Maximising commercial, digital, data and influencer opportunities
We find ourselves in good financial health, but it is important to secure our future commercially by increasing investment. I also want to embrace innovation and the power of data to improve our global marketing and digital offering. Additionally, we can generate extra interest in Ice Hockey through the promotion of the sport’s heroes – the great athlete ambassadors and influencers who fans want to engage with.
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Enhancing IIHF governance, integrity and transparency
Sports governance is under intense scrutiny, and I want IIHF to enhance its performance in this area. This is important to me, our members, sponsors and key stakeholders like the IOC. By promoting greater inclusivity, integrity and transparency, we will show our positive values and demonstrate leadership to the broader sporting community. If I have the honour of being elected President, my term in office will be defined by the principles of openness and collaboration – so we can serve our members more effectively.
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PRESS COVERAGE
‍Commercial growth, "long-term NHL players solution part of Reindl's IIHF manifesto
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‍German ice hockey leader Franz Reindl pursues IIHF presidency
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"Balance" key to Reindl's bid to become IIHF President
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Trio of German sporting stars back Reindl candidacy for IIHF Presidency
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german olympic sports confederation
The German Olympic Sports Confederation fully supports the candidature of Franz Reindl for IIHF Presidency. Under Franz’s leadership the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) has progressed greatly. The federation has increased from 70 to 102 membership organisations in 7 years. The National Team has also vastly improved its record of success, moving up from 13th to 5th place in the world, which makes Ice Hockey one of the most successful German National Sports Federations. I strongly believe that Franz’s vision and determination will also take international Ice Hockey to new heights.
TEAMSPORT 
DEUTSCHLAND
As Teamsport Deutschland, representing the five leading team associations with professional leagues of Ice Hockey, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer, we are thrilled that Franz is standing for the IIHF Presidency. His extraordinary ability to bring people together around the common goal of sport makes him predestined for a successful Presidency.
German Winter Sports Federations
Franz demonstrated great leadership, passion and vision to organise the hugely successful IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in 2010 and 2017. This shows he possesses all the important expertise and experience needed to create huge benefits for the IIHF and lead the organisation through the next phase of its global growth.
leon draisaitl
“Franz has spent his entire life in hockey. He was successful at every level, as a player, as a coach and as an executive.Considering his decades of experience, applying for the office of IIHF President is the next logical step.”
Felix Neureuther
"Growing up together in our hometown Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I know Franz' athletic and human qualities. With his ongoing shown focus, sport and athletes first, he united the German ice hockey family, developed the POWERPLAY 26program and took ice hockey to new heights. I am convinced, his leadership willbe very valuable for the IIHF"
Marco Sturm
“Franz has always been a big supporter and personally, he nominated and encouraged me as Head Coach. He also changed the philosophy of our sport in Germany! The tremendous success of German Hockey is a result of his leadership! Franz lives the game of hockey, has a clear plan and experience.”
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Deutsche Eislauf-union e.v.
“Franz demonstrated great leadership, passion and vision to organise the hugely successful IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in 2010 and 2017. This shows he possesses all the important expertise and experience needed to create huge benefits for the IIHF, and lead the organisation through the next phase of its global growth.”
leon draisaitl
“Franz has spent his entire life in hockey. He was successful at every level, as a player, as a coach and as an executive.Considering his decades of experience, applying for the office of IIHF President is the next logical step.”
german olympic sports federation
“The German Olympic Sports Confederation fully supports the candidature of Franz Reindl for IIHF Presidency. Under Franz’s leadership the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) has progressed greatly. The organisation’s membership has increased from … to … in … years. The National Team has also vastly improved its record of success, moving up from 13th to 5th place in the world which makes DEB one of the most successful German National Sports Federations. I strongly believe that Franz’s vision and determination will also take international Ice Hockey to new heights.”
felix neureuther
Growing up together in our hometown Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I know Franz' athletic and human qualities. With his ongoing shown focus, sport and athletes first, he united the German ice hockey family, developed the POWERPLAY 26program and took ice hockey to new heights. I am convinced, his leadership willbe very valuable for the IIHF
as a PERSON
  • Born November 24, 1954
    in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
  • Married with Clivia
    since 1981
  • Father of
    2 daughters and 1 son, 4 grandchildren
as a Player
  • 861 games, 955 points - 481 goals - 474 assists
  • German National team - 181 games - 92 points | 38 goals - 54 assists
  • German Bundesliga - 666 games – 828 points | 423 goals - 405 assists
  • IIHF European Cup - 14 games – 35 points | 20 goals - 15 assists
  • 3 Olympic Winter Games
  • 9 IIHF World Championships
  • Canada Cup‘ 81
  • Olympic Bronze Medal Winner - 1976 Innsbruck
  • Triple German Champion
as an official
  • President German Ice Hockey Federation
  • IIHF Council Member
  • IIHF Chairman of several IIHF Events
  • IIHF Chairman Competition & Coordination Committee
  • Vice President Champions Hockey League
  • 26 IIHF World Championships
  • 6 Olympic Winter Games
  • General Manager National Team at World Cup of Hockey 1996
  • President of Team Europe at 2016 World Cup of Hockey by NHL/NHLPA
  • CEO of World Championships in Germany 2001, 2010 and 2017
  • Organizer 2010 IIHF WM Opening game GER-USA World Record spectators 77.803
as a coach
  • Head Coach
    3 Seasons Second League Germany
  • German National Hockey Team:
    Assistant Coach
    at 3 IIHF World Championships and
    2 Olympic Winter Games
  • Head Coach and General Manager
    at World Cup of Hockey 2004
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