2022 Winter Olympics

The Game is Global, Part 3: The state of play for Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia

Sveikas, Witamy, Üdvözöljük, and Dobrodošli to the third edition of The Game is Global. In this edition, we’ll look at the state of play for a Basketball mad Baltic nation, two Central European peoples with storied footballing traditions, and an Alpine inspiration. How are Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia faring in the world of ice hockey and what is in store for fans of these nations in the next four years? Keep reading to find out as we continue our countdown to Beijing!

No. 23-ranked Lithuania  

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Governing Body: Lietuvos ledo ritulio federacija aka Hockey Lietuva (LLRF) (aka Lithuanian Ice Hockey Federation)

Joined IIHF: February 19, 1938

Population (2021): 2,795,175

Current World Rank: 23rd Points: 1,850

Number of Players (2020): 2,550

Number of Rinks (2020): 9

Referees (2020):

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