South African Ice Hockey Federation

Rhinos reporting live from the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland 🇨🇭🏒

Getting to watch Canada vs Finland and seeing the best players in the world do their thing has honestly been so inspiring. The speed, skill, intensity, and attention to detail is on another level.

Moments like this remind you how beautiful sport really is and how much there still is to learn and grow from. Wow. 🤯

🏒 Reporting live from Switzerland! 🇨🇭

The 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship is underway, with games taking place across the cities of Zurich and Fribourg.

The Rhinos are on the ground bringing you closer to the action, atmosphere and some of the best ice hockey in the world. 🌍🏒

Stay locked onto our page for updates, behind-the-scenes content and all things hockey from Switzerland! ❄️🔥

A photo with legends! 🏒

Third from the left is Andres Ambühl, a true icon of the game and one of the most respected players in international hockey.

Standing next to him is René Fasel, who served as President of the International Ice Hockey Federation for 27 years and helped grow the sport around the world.

Moments like these remind you how special the hockey community really is. ❄️🏒

🏒🇿🇦 We sat down with Team Manager Salama Khan to reflect on the success of the South African Women’s Team at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship this year.

From preparation to performances on the ice, Salama shares her thoughts on the team’s journey, growth, and what this achievement means for women’s ice hockey in South Africa. 🦏💚💛

South Africa gets the win over Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇿🇦🏒

Backed by a packed Cape Town crowd, that support was massive 🦏🔥

Goals by:
Duvan van der Merwe
Stefan Kluyts
Daanyal Kamish
Alex Obery

MVP: Ryan Boyd ⭐
93.5% save rate, a massive performance for number #1🧤

One bounce winner for game 5: .zinedine ⚡️

Ryan Boyd
Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa

I’ve been playing for the Senior Men’s National Team since 2019, and these past years have been an absolute honour and a blessing.

My focus for the 2026 World Championships is to stay present and back the boys as much as I can. Every contribution from the team gives us a chance to succeed, and I want to do my part in that.

I’ve always looked up to former South African goaltender Ashley Bock and former Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price. They’re incredible people and athletes, and they’ve been big inspirations for me since I started playing.

Mental preparation is a big part of my game. It starts hours before puck drop with a nap, some meditation, and spending time with the boys. That helps me get into the right headspace to perform at my best.

One of my best team memories was playing against Estonia in the Olympic Qualifiers a few years back. The group was completely united, and that feeling of everyone being on the same page made it really special.

John Venter
Pretoria

I’ve been part of the national team for 9 years now, including 2020 and 2021, and it’s been a journey I’m grateful for.

What keeps me coming back each year is something deeper than just the game. It feels like a calling, like God wants me here and that what I’m meant to do in this team isn’t finished yet.

When it comes to big games, I don’t see them any differently. There’s no such thing as a “big game” to me, every game is just as important as the last. That mindset helps me stay level and focused.

If I had to describe my playing style in one word, it would be composure.

My go-to pre game song is Tell Em About Tonight by Luke Combs, it gets me in the right headspace before stepping onto the ice.

🏒 Day 1 | U18 & U20 RSA Joint Squad Camp 🇿🇦

The journey begins up in Gauteng as our U18 & U20 players hit the ice together for the first day of camp. 💪🔥

Exciting times ahead as these future stars push themselves, learn, and grow as one squad. 🇿🇦