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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Franz Reindl takes over as International Ice Hockey Federation president in close vote

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

ZURICH (AP) — German official Franz Reindl has been elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation by just three votes after incumbent Luc Tardif chose not to run.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Franz Reindl takes over as International Ice Hockey Federation president in close vote (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    ZURICH (AP) — German official Franz Reindl has been elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation by just three votes after incumbent Luc Tardif chose not to run.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Franz Reindl has been elected president of ice hockey's world governing body. The former forward was a member of West Germany's Olympic bronze medal-winning team.

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