Ukrainian Federation Cup (ice hockey)
The Ukrainian Federation Cup (Ukrainian: Кубок Федерації України з хокею) was an annual ice hockey tournament in Ukraine. It typically served as a pre-season competition before the start of the Ukrainian Hockey League (UHL) or its predecessors. The tournament aimed to give teams a chance to test their rosters and strategies before the regular season began.
The format of the Federation Cup varied over the years, often involving a round-robin stage followed by a playoff or final game. Teams participating in the tournament were generally those competing in the top tier of Ukrainian ice hockey.
The competition was organized and overseen by the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation (UIHF). Information on specific years played, winners, and detailed statistics may be limited and can vary depending on available historical records and media coverage. The prominence and consistency of the tournament fluctuated depending on the overall state of professional ice hockey in Ukraine.