Whether it was the electric atmosphere at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the statistical grind of the CIHL season, or untold stories from the past brought back to life, we’ve been on a mission to document, celebrate, and elevate the game across the continent.
Let’s rewind the tape on everything we covered – and preview what’s coming in 2026.
🔥 What We Accomplished in 2025
- Full-scale coverage of the year’s most important international events for Asian hockey: the Asian Winter Games, IIHF Asia Championship, and SEA Games
- In-depth spotlight on Kazakhstan’s run at the IIHF World Championship Top Division in Denmark
- Complete results and statistical coverage of all major Asian leagues: Pro Hokei Ligasy, ALIH, CIHL – plus KHL coverage with a focus on its two Asian clubs
- Exclusive look at the 2025 NHL Draft, where Chinese defenseman Haoxi “Simon” Wang made history
- Launch of our interactive map and definitive guide to ice hockey in Asia
- Debut of the first-ever AIH Ranking of men’s national teams in Asia
- Detailed national profiles of the four Asian powerhouses: Kazakhstan, Japan, South Korea, and China
- Special historical deep-dives, including:
⭐ A full series on Chinese hockey in the 1980s and 1990s
⭐ A retrospective on Team China at the 2022 Winter Olympics
⭐ A comprehensive look at the history and revival of Indian hockey - Extensive coverage of Asian teams across all IIHF World Championship divisions
- Full recap of the World Juniors Division 1, featuring top Asian prospects
- Regular updates on club-level developments, major transfers, international tournaments, and retirements
- Oh, and one more thing – we finally launched our official social media! Haven’t followed us yet? Don’t miss out:
🔗 Asian Ice Hockey on Instagram
🔗 Asian Ice Hockey on Facebook
🧊 Looking Ahead: What to Expect in 2026
With 2026 on the horizon, we’re already lacing up for another action-packed year. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming your way:
- A special “Asia at the Olympics” article series – exploring both past appearances and failed qualifying bids leading up to Milano 2026
- Season wrap-ups and playoff coverage across Pro Ligasy, ALIH, CIHL, and XHL
- An updated AIH Ranking coming in August, featuring fresh 2025–26 results
- Expanded coverage of emerging Asian leagues
- New tracking feature: Asian players abroad
- A brand-new editorial series: “Asian Players in the NHL”
- Coverage of every IIHF World Championship division featuring Asian teams
- Deep dive into the upcoming IIHF Asia Championship
- Full-season evaluations for Kazakhstan, Japan, Korea, and China’s national teams
- More detailed transfer news, off-season moves, and club-level updates
- Better mapping of national championships running alongside league play
- And plenty more surprises in store…
📚 Stay Tuned: Our Top 10 Articles of 2025
Before we hit the ice in 2026, we’ll also share our Top 10 Most-Read AIH Articles of the Year – a mix of deep dives, big news, and reader favorites. You’ll find the full list (with links!) right here:
Until then – thanks for being part of our journey. Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan, curious newcomer, or player chasing the puck across Asia, we’re just getting started.
See you in 2026.
Team AIH 🏒🌏
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