The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association (NIHA) was founded in 1934 and, adopting the international rules and regulations of ice hockey, became a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation in 1935. Poor finances delayed the formation of a national team until 1937, and continued to hamper its development in the years prior to World War II. After missing out on the 1935 World Championships and 1936 Winter Olympics, the NIHF managed to raise enough funds to send a team to London for the 1937 World Championships.
Founded in 1934, the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association (NIHA) adopted international ice hockey rules. It joined the International Ice Hockey Federation in 1935. Financial constraints delayed the creation of a national team until 1937 and continued to impede its growth before World War II. NIHA missed the 1935 World Championships and 1936 Winter Olympics but managed to fund a team for the 1937 World Championships.