League position and verified status
The Alps Hockey League is a multinational senior competition involving clubs from Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Its place in the sporting system and its administrative route depend on the country of the specific club.
2026/27 competition framework
The official league announced 14 registered teams for its eleventh season. Its official transfer overview states that the season starts on 19 September 2026. Verify the final field, game count, phases and playoffs in the current schedule and League Mode.
Four countries and choosing a club
Assess more than the AlpsHL name: check the club, its national federation, role, training load, budget, housing, city and authorised sporting contact. Conditions can differ materially between clubs in the same league.
What clubs assess
Clubs compare pace, decisions under pressure, play without the puck, special teams, role, recent verified statistics, a full game, health, citizenship, contract status and readiness for a specific job.
Roster and foreign-player checks
Do not publish one universal import limit without the current rules and the player’s exact status. The club must confirm league rules, its federation requirements and the player’s eligibility for the intended match date.
Recruitment and tryouts
Confirm who invited the player, dates, evaluation criteria, proposed role, expenses, insurance, housing and decision deadline. A tryout, training participation or verbal offer is not a contract or registration.
Contract, pay and housing
There is no official universal AlpsHL salary table. Put gross or net pay, taxes, payment dates, bonuses, housing, deposit, utilities, meals, travel, equipment, insurance, injury protection, termination and return travel in writing.
Visa, residence and right to work
The law of the club’s country applies. EU/EEA and third-country citizenship may lead to different routes. An invitation, contract, registration or IIHF transfer does not itself replace lawful entry, residence or work permission.
IIHF transfer, federation and insurance
A move between national associations follows current IIHF transfer rules. The club must also confirm national-federation registration, AlpsHL eligibility, insurance and responsibility for fees.
Player application package
Send passport and any second citizenship; birth year, position, shot, height and weight; current club; verified statistics; Elite Prospects or federation profile; role-based highlights and a recent full game; contract status, health and availability.
Official sources and FAQ
- AlpsHL: 14 teams registered for 2026/27 ↗
- Official Alps Hockey League site ↗
- IIHF rules and transfers ↗
- EU Immigration Portal ↗
Verified: 31 July 2026.
What level is AlpsHL?
A multinational senior league; the exact national position depends on the club.
How many teams registered?
14 teams for 2026/27.
When does the season start?
19 September 2026.
Does one work rule apply?
No. The law of the club’s country applies.
Get a league assessment
Send your profile, statistics, full game, citizenship and contract status. EHA will assess whether AlpsHL is realistic without promising a contract.
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