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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) (French: Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace) is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey and in-line hockey. It is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 69 members. It is responsible for the management of international ice hockey tournaments, and maintains the IIHF World Ranking. - Source: Wikipedia

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