Ice hockey in Belarus and several have also played in the National Hockey League in North America. Ice hockey in Belarus Ice hockey in Belarus is governed by the Belarus Ice Hockey Federation. Belarusian men's and junior national teams participate at the IIHF World Championships. Belarus has been a member of the IIHF since May 6, 1992. The national hockey team finished fourth at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics following a memorable upset win over Sweden in the quarterfinals, and regularly competes in the World Championships, often making the quarterfinals. The Belarusian Extraliga was founded in 1992. Numerous Belarusian players are present in
Argentine Association of Ice and In-Line Hockey issue: while the AAHHL represents both national teams and it's recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation, its players compete mostly on inline hockey; while FAHH players, who compete on ice hockey, can't be part of the national teams. Argentine Association of Ice and In-Line Hockey The Argentine Association of Ice and In-Line Hockey () is the Argentine national governing body for ice and inline hockey, responsible for national men's and women's team, the selection of hockey inline, part of the IIHF World Championships. Men's and women's team have participated at the Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament. Despite this, ice