France men's national ice hockey team
France men's national ice hockey team, IIHF ranked 14th as of 2016.
The France men's national ice hockey team competes under the Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace. It has taken part in the IIHF European Championships, the IIHF World Hockey Championships, and the Olympic Games. In 2016, the team held the 14th spot in the IIHF World Rankings. Among its notable recent victories are upset wins over Russia at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championship, and a 5–1 defeat of Finland while hosting the 2017 IIHF World Championship. Patrick Francheterre coached the national side in 1985 and 1986, later managing it from 1993 to 1997 and again from 2004 to 2014; he received the Paul Loicq Award in 2017.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- Les Bleus (The Blues)
- Association
- Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace
- General Manager
- Renaud Jacquin
- Coach
- Yorick Treille
- Asst Coach
- Luc Tardif Jr. / Ivano Zanatta
- Captain
- Jordann Perret
- Most Games
- Denis Perez (297)
- Top Scorer
- Philippe Bozon (115)
- Most Points
- Philippe Bozon (170)
- Iihf Code
- FRA
- Iihf Max
- 12
- Iihf Max Date
- 2014–15, 2018
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Lore & Background
The France men's national ice hockey team has competed in the IIHF European Championships, the IIHF World Hockey Championships, and the Olympic Games. Notable recent wins include upsets against Russia at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championship, and a triumphant 5–1 over Finland as the tournament host of the 2017 IIHF World Championship. Patrick Francheterre coached the national team in 1985 and 1986, then managed the team from 1993 to 1997 and from 2004 to 2014, and received the Paul Loicq Award in 2017. For the 2026 Olympics, the first six players of France's roster were announced on 16 June 2025, with the full roster revealed on 23 December 2025. Pierre-Édouard Bellemare served as captain, continuing from Olympic qualifiers in 2024, with Yohann Auvitu, Stéphane Da Costa, and Alexandre Texier as alternate captains. Yorick Treille was head coach.
Reader's Guide
The France men's national ice hockey team is notable for its participation in major international tournaments including the IIHF European Championships, IIHF World Hockey Championships, and Olympic Games. Its significance is highlighted by several upset victories in the 2010s: defeating Russia at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championship, and a decisive 5–1 win over Finland while hosting the 2017 IIHF World Championship. The team's long-time figure Patrick Francheterre served as coach in 1985–1986 and as manager across two periods (1993–1997 and 2004–2014), earning the Paul Loicq Award in 2017. As of 2016, the team held the 14th position in the IIHF World Rankings. The team's 2026 Olympic roster was announced in two stages in 2025, with Pierre-Édouard Bellemare as captain and Yorick Treille as head coach. The team is overseen by the Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace.
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