The Qatar International Ice Hockey League (QIIHL) is the ice hockey league in Qatar. It was first contested in 2003.
History The QIIHL traces its beginnings to 2002, with formal league competition following in 2003. Lance Mierendorf and Richard Labrosse are credited with establishing the organized league, and its championship trophy would eventually bear their names: the Mierendorf-Labrosse Cup. The inaugural league consisted of four teams, with the Ice Cruisers becoming the first champions in 2003.
Usually league games are played at the Ice rink located in the City Centre Mall in Doha. Due to the different play levels, the league is divided into two divisions (A and B). Since 2007, the Desert Cup is also played in the country. It is planned to install a team with only domestic players to form a national ice hockey team.timeoutdoha.com, Ice hockey in Doha - Rev up the Zamboni: the Desert Cup is back at the Vilaggio ice rink
In 2010, the QIIHL sponsored the 2010 Red Bull Crashed Ice qualification tournament in Qatar.qatar-tribune.com, Vodafone to sponsor Red Bull Crashed Ice qualifier The competition was won by Bill Chase, a SandVipers (QIIHL) player.gulf-times.com, Chase reigns supreme
Lance Mierendorf and Richard Labrosse founded the QIIHL in 2003. The Mierendorf Labrosse Cup is awarded to the QIIHL Championship team. The league Started with four teams while a main team went on to play in various tournaments including in Dubia and in Singapore, where the Q-Chem Qanucks won the C league championship in Dubia in 2003-2004.
Current Teams 2026-2027 +A DivisionTeamCaptainUniformTeam LogoIce CatsJim MacInnis DunebashersBlake Mihalic Oil KingsWarren Franklin
+B DivisionTeamCaptainUniformTeam LogoSilver SurfersAbdulla Zouzou Desert HeatMark Cice ShreddersDaniel McCauley NomadsPhil Sorbetti
Venues (Past & Present) Since its establishment in 2003, the QIIHL has played at three venues in Doha, Qatar. The league began at the City Center Doha ice rink, where games were held from 2003 until 2006.
Following the opening of Villaggio Mall, the QIIHL moved to the Olympic-sized Gondolania Ice Arena, which has served as its principal home venue from the 2006–07 season to the present.
In 2025, the league also played at the newly refurbished ice rink inside the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena (ABHA Arena), marking the third venue to host QIIHL games during the league’s history.
The Ice was removed removed from ABHA Arena in Summer 2026 in preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 which will be hosted by Qatar form August 27 – September 12, 202.
Gondolania Ice Arena is currently the only Ice Surface in Qatar and the home of the QIIHL.
Former Teams Blyth Academy European Fitness Club CNAQ Breakers Ice Cruisers Qatar Gas Q-Chem RasGas Sandstorm Sun Dogs Hammerheads Canadians Sand Vipers Rink Rats
Champions 2026 (Spring): Dune Bashers (A Division), Shredders (B Division) 2025 (Fall): Dune Bashers (Division A), Nomads (Division B) 2025 (Spring): Ice Cats (Division A), Silver Surfers (Division B) 2024 (Fall): Dunebashers (Division A), Silver Surfers (Division B) 2024 (Spring): Oil Kings (Mixed Division) 2023 (Fall): Oil Kings (Mixed Division) 2023(Spring): Blyth Academy (Mixed Division) 2022 (Fall): Dunebashers (Mixed Division) 2022 (Spring): Dunebashers (Mixed Division) 2021 (Fall): Oil Kings (Mixed Division) 2021 (Spring): Unknown 2020 (Fall): Dunebashers (A Division) 2020 (Spring): Oil Kings (A Division) 2017 (winter): Rink Rats (Division A), CNAQ Breakers (Division B) 2016 (fall): Hammerheads (Division A), Canadians (Division B) 2016 (winter): Rink Rats (Division A), Canadians (Division B) 2015 (fall): Hammerheads (Division A), CNAQ Breakers (Division B) 2015 (winter): CNAQ Breakers (Division A), CNAQ Breakers (Division B) 2014 (fall): CNAQ Breakers (Division A), Qatar Oryx (Division B) 2014 (winter): three divisions held - A, B, C 2013 (fall): SandVipers (Division A), Sun Dogs (Division B) 2013 (winter): Division A teams: Canadians, Hammerheads, SandVipers, Division B teams: Sun Dogs, CNAQ Breakers, Ice Cruisers, RasGas 2012 2nd Half: Canadians (Division A), unknown (Division B) 2012 1st Half: SandVipers (Division A), unknown (Division B) 2011 2nd Half A: unknown 2011 2nd Half B: unknown 2011 1st Half A: unknown 2011 1st Half B: unknown 2010/11: RasGas 2009/10: SandVipers 2008/09: European Fitness Clubhokej.sfrp.cz, Season 2008/09 2007/08: Hammerheads 2006/07: CNAQ Breakers 2005/06: Desert Heat 2004: Q-Chem 2003: Ice Cruisers
Travel Team The QIIHL's Travel Team is the Qatar Qanucks.
Past Presidents 2024-Present: Brent McNair 2019-2024: Jeff Agnew 2017-2019: Kristian Walgren 2016-2017: John McMahon 2014-2016: Jeff Agnew 2013-2014: Darcy Webster 2010-2013: Greg Scott 2008-2010: Rob Carter 2006-2008: Greg Scott 2005-2006: Jeff Robinson 2003-2005: Lance Mierendorf/Richard Labrosse
References
External links www.qhockey.com