Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo

The National Ice Hockey League (Liga Nacional de Hockey sobre Hielo) is the Spanish league of ice hockey. Its governing body is Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo-

History
Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo was established in 1972. In the first season 1972–73, participating teams were Real Sociedad, Jaca, Valladolid, Puigcerdá, HC Madrid and CF Barcelona.

Format
The regular season of Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo season takes place between September and November, with every team playing each other three times (two in home and one away or one home and two away) for a total of 15 matches. Points are awarded according to the following:
 * 3 points for a win
 * 2 points for a win in extra time
 * 1 points for a loss in extra time

Playoffs and relegation
Upon completion of regular season, the top four teams play the championship playoffs. There are not promotions from 2ª División unless a team from 1ª División is relegated due to economic constraints.

Champions by season

 * 1973: Real Sociedad HH
 * 1974: Real Sociedad HH
 * 1975: Real Sociedad HH
 * 1976: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1977: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1978: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1979: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1980: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1981: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1982: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1983: Casco Viejo Bilbao
 * 1984: CH Jaca
 * 1985: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1986: CG Puigcerdà
 * 1987: FC Barcelona (1)
 * 1988: FC Barcelona (2)
 * 1989: CG Puigcerdà
 * 1990: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1991: CH Jaca
 * 1992: CHH Txuri Urdin


 * 1993: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1994: CH Jaca
 * 1995: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 1996: CH Jaca
 * 1997: FC Barcelona
 * 1998: Majadahonda HC
 * 1999: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 2000: CHH Txuri Urdin
 * 2001: CH Jaca
 * 2002: FC Barcelona
 * 2003: CH Jaca
 * 2004: CH Jaca
 * 2005: CH Jaca
 * 2006: CG Puigcerdà
 * 2007: CG Puigcerdà
 * 2008: CG Puigcerdà
 * 2009: FC Barcelona
 * 2010: CH Jaca
 * 2011: CH Jaca
 * 2012: CH Jaca

(1) Under 20 category

(2) Under 21 category