How many people play ice hockey in the world?

1,444,660. According to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), there are 1,444,660 ice hockey players world-wide. Canada is the top country with over 34% of the total player population, followed by the United States, with 32%. read more

According to the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation survey, there are 1.64 million registered hockey players in the world. The three countries with the most hockey players (in order) are Canada, the United States and the Czech Republic. read more

Ice hockey is growing worldwide according to the International Ice Hockey Federation's annual survey of players. The IIHF published the results of their 2013 survey on Friday, pointing out that worldwide, the total number of hockey players from 2012 to 2013 has increased 2.47 percent. 1.64 million people in the world play organized hockey. read more