Romania

Romania is a country in Central Europe. Bucharest is the capital and largest city.

History of hockey in Romania
The first game of ice hockey in Romania was played in 1921. The country's first indoor ice rink was built in 1931. Three years later, the Romanian Ice Hockey Federation was founded, and it joined the IIHF on January 24, 1924.

The Romanian Hockey League was first held in 1924. Steaua Bucuresti has won the most Romanian championships, with 40. The Romanian Cup was first contested in 1969.

The men's national team made its international debut in 1931, finishing in 10th place at the World Championships. Their best finish at the World Championships was seventh in 1947. They participated in the 1932 European Championship, finishing in ninth and last place. The country has played in the Olympics four times, in 1964, 1968, 1976, and 1980. Their best finish was seventh place in 1976.

The women's national team first appeared on the international scene in 2001, playing in the Women's World Championship Group B Qualification tournament. They first participated in the Women's World Championships in 2003, playing in Division III.

The junior national team first participated in the World Junior Championships in 1983, playing in Pool C. They finished first in Pool C and were promoted to Pool B for 1984. Their best finish was second place in Pool B in 1988.