Release from 30.04.2025

ICE Referee Andreas Huber Assigned to IIHF U18 World Championship

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Referee Andreas Huber, official in the win2day ICE Hockey League, has been nominated by the IIHF to officiate at this year's U18 World Championship in Frisco, USA. He is the only referee from a non-participating country selected for the tournament, and just the fifth Austrian ever to officiate at a men’s U18 World Championship.

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The 27-year-old Tyrolean began his officiating career after a playing career was cut short by injury. He quickly advanced through both national and international levels, including assignments in the DEL and the Champions Hockey League. In addition to his duties in the win2day ICE Hockey League, Huber is also a regular official in Germany’s top-tier league.

Participation in the U18 World Championship marks another key milestone in his international development. For referees, the tournament is an important stepping stone toward higher-level assignments within the IIHF system, such as the World Juniors or the Men’s World Championship.

Read more about Andreas Huber’s background and his path to international officiating in the full article on the IIHF website.