IIHF President Luc Tardif Will Not Seek Re-Election
Luc Tardif announced he will not seek a second term as president of the International Ice Hockey Federation. He guided the IIHF through the COVID-19 pandemic, the suspensions of Russia and Belarus, and more.
IIHF president Luc Tardif announced he will not seek re-election in September. He said he plans to spend more time with his family in the future. "With the IIHF in a strong and stable position, I feel it is the right time to pass the puck to a younger leader," Tardif said in a statement .
Tardif, 73, was elected IIHF president on Sept. 25, 2021, replacing longtime predecessor Rene Fasel. He will complete his one term in October.
In the meantime, he said he is focused on his mandate in the months ahead, with announcements and initiatives still to come. "These past five years as president have been among the most challenging, yet also the most meaningful, of my career," Tardif said. "Together, we have launched a new strategic vision (ICE 26), navigated the challenges of COVID – including hosting an Olympic Games during the pandemic – and establishing new health standards, rebuild and strengthened our relationships with the IOC, the wider Olympic family, and ice hockey league and clubs around the world.
This includes our strong partnership with the NHL, NHLPA and PWHL, which has helped us welcome back players to the Olympic stage for a true best-on-best competition. " Tardif also guided the IIHF as its council decided to suspend Russian and Belarusian national and club teams and withdraw the 2023 world junior hosting rights from Russia in 2022 after the countries' full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tardif was born in Trois-Rivieres, Que.