The Athlete
Olympian
- Assistant Captain of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
National Team Player
- Captain of the Korea Womens National Team
- Participated in nine World Championships, one Asian Winter Games
— IIHF Asia Vice President · Council Member Candidate
SUSIEJO
A HOCKEY PERSONFOR HOCKEY PEOPLE
Olympian | Coach | Administrator
“I have lived every part of the game.
Now I want to help the sport grow.”
— Who I Am
A HOCKEY LIFE:
BUILT ON ICE, BENCH, AND BOARD
The Coach
Assistant Coach
- Korea Mens National Team
- Achievements: 2026 Asia Championship Silver Medal
The Leader
Korea Ice Hockey Association
- Member of the Executive Board and Vice Chair of the Gender Equality Committee
Olympic Council of Asia
- Member of the Peace through Sport Committee
Korea Olympic Committee
- Member of the International Relations Committee
Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games
- Executive Board Member of the Organising Committee
- Ice Hockey Deputy Sport Manager
A CALM YET POWERFUL LEADER
Great leaders are great listeners
I listen to understand, then act to develop.
I may not be a superstar, but I am the ultimate teammate for our shared success.
The bridge you can trust and rely on
Ice hockey’s potential is vast, but we need a solid bridge to connect with others.
I will be the strategic link that connects our MNA voices to the global stage.
— The Action Plan
GROW TOGETHER
COMPETE STRONGER
one UNITED HOCKEY
Five Pillars for Asian Growth & Next-Generation Global Hockey
Practical solutions, direct investment, and unified regional advancement. Select a priority to view key initiatives and action plans.
We don’t need many separate events. I propose one clear structure with real promotion and relegation — a 6-team Top Division and a 6-team Division 1, twelve teams competing for something that matters.
Top Division
6 teams · two groups of 3 · Men & Women
1 team relegated to Division 1
Division 1
6 teams · two groups of 3 · Men & Women
1 promoted · 1 relegated to the Development Cup if needed
Development Cup
Open to emerging and newcomer MNAs
Pathway to Division 1
7day compact tournament — practice, three round-robin games, a rest day, semi-finals, relegation and medal games
6events every season — 4 Asian Championships (2 Men, 2 Women) and 2 Development Cups
Y2seeding by IIHF World Ranking in Year 1, then an official IIHF Asian Ranking
- Adapted from the modern World Championship format so every game counts.
- Official Asian Championship Regulations tailored to our region’s needs.
- Direct work to secure Organising Committee subsidies for host nations.
- Establish a Technical Task Force to oversee expansion from 4 to 6 teams.
Korea already invests almost half a million dollars every year in neighbouring countries. I promise to bring even more to the table — and to shift the focus away from off-ice meetings, directly onto the ice.
MNA Cooperation Camps
Invite at least two nations every year to train in Korea with full operational and technical support, expanding beyond traditional partners into Central and Northern Asia.
Goaltender Development
Consistent, year-round goaltending clinics across participating federations — the position Asia most often has to develop alone.
Women’s Continental Cup
A new 8-team platform of club or combined regional sides — Southeast Asia, the Middle East and more — playing 14 competitive games over a two- or three-week window, backed by IIHF funding mechanisms.
Direct Field Involvement
A personal commitment to deliver hands-on, on-ice coaching at local member clinics. I will put my skates on.
Asia hosted two recent Olympic Games, and that world-class legacy is still alive. Lack of ice time is Asia’s biggest challenge — and we have the solution.
- Gangneung Hockey Centre. Open access to the 2018 Olympic venue for member federation training camps, youth showcases and test matches.
- Jincheon National Training Center. Elite dryland facilities, recovery centres and on-ice resources to fast-track athletic performance.
- Regional hub network. Predictable training windows and lower venue rental barriers for visiting Asian delegations.
We will open our doors. Your teams are welcome.
Another global hockey development hub in the Far East — benefiting not only neighbouring countries, but hockey all over the world.
My priority is standing with you in development.
MAXMaximizing access to the development fund through a joint project
3Nations already proved the consortium model at the Asia NCAA Women’s Development Showcase
- Proven multi-nation model. Scale the joint consortium approach to more federations and more projects.
- Administrative bridge. Full technical and paperwork assistance so smaller MNAs are not blocked by grant criteria.
- Target grant delivery. Funding directed at on-ice activity and equipment access, not paperwork.
Strong communication is not about shouting louder; it is about clarity, precision and good common sense. I will visit you and listen to you.
- 24/7 dedicated MNA helpdesk. Continuous channels for operational, regulatory and tournament questions, reaching both the regional office and IIHF headquarters.
- Asia Committee expansion. Balanced regional voices across East, Southeast, South and Central Asia.
- Project delivery task force. A hands-on unit of 4–6 regional experts helping smaller federations write proposals, prepare GGF applications and execute programmes alongside the Asian Development Manager.
- Listening in person. Meeting you on your home ice to solve real problems, rather than communicating only from a desk.
Adapting to emerging trends and introducing innovative formats to engage the next generation while expanding hockey’s global footprint.
- 3x3 Hockey Pathway. Establish and support competitive 3x3 leagues and regional tournaments, building a clear competitive pathway toward Olympic inclusion.
- Division I Expansion & Empowerment. Expand Division I from 12 to 16 teams to provide greater promotion opportunities to the Top Division, while granting member national associations broader commercial and marketing rights.
- Next-Generation Working Group. Establish a dedicated governing body to drive 3x3 implementation and pioneer emerging initiatives, including mixed-NOC events, e-sports integration and digital fan-engagement platforms.
FACE OFF
Winning the start to control the game
Hockey is a sport of rapid transitions. While many factors are unpredictable, we can command the game’s momentum with a precise face-off plan.
I firmly believe that ice hockey, especially in developing MNAs, will reach new heights if we start with a solid, strategic foundation.
— A strategic roadmap for a unified hockey ecosystem
- Regional Development Camps
- Women’s Hockey Programs
- Youth Development Opportunities
- Coach Education
- Referee Education
- Equipment Manager Development
- Federation Exchange Programs
- Tape-to-Tape Mentorship
- Knowledge Sharing
- Practical opportunities that help federations become stronger, more self-sustainable and more competitive internationally
TAPE TO TAPE
Precise support. Reliable execution.
When you understand your teammates and trust the system, “tape to tape” passing becomes second nature.
A superior development platform & mentorship programs
I will deliver the perfect tape-to-tape pass to create a brighter future for developing hockey nations.
THE HOCKEY HUB
A global legacy for hockey growth
One goal: bigger opportunity
My mission is to bridge the gap between passion and performance. Regardless of geography or local resources, I will advocate for accessible, collaborative platforms that provide elite infrastructure and world-class education — a pathway for every federation to the international stage.
Actionable projects are already in motion.
On-ice development
- Leveraging the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic legacies
- Specialised camps for players, women and youth
- Formal education for coaches and referees
- A 3-on-3 Mixed Nations Cup for developing countries
Off-ice development
- Workshops for federation administration and event management seminars
- MNA leadership education
- Coach, official and equipment manager developer programmes for long-term regional expertise
— The Core Values
HOCKEY IN MY DNA —
I WILL COMMIT
- 01
Accessible
My priority is to be a bridge that is always open. I am committed to being a leader who is present, reachable and responsive to every member nation.
- 02
Practical
I focus on results that work on the ice. Every programme will be designed with the local reality and the specific needs of the federation in mind.
- 03
Collaborative
We grow as a team. I will work in full synergy with international offices and regional partners to ensure our growth is aligned and unified.
- 04
Action-oriented
Beyond policy and planning, I am committed to execution. I am a leader who is ready to put my skates on to ensure our shared goals are met.
I WILL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER WITH YOU
Promise #1
I will be your teammate that you want to play with. I will empower you to make your voice heard around the world. I will serve as your bridge to the IIHF leadership.
Promise #2
I will bring more resources to the Asian programme, both from within and outside the IIHF. Together, we will strengthen our initiatives and deliver tangible, measurable results for hockey development.
Promise #3
I have great respect for the current IIHF programmes. My goal is to build on this foundation by expanding our efforts and focusing on practical initiatives, in close collaboration with the development perspective.
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EVERY PART OF THE GAME.
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SUSIEJO
A HOCKEY PERSON FOR HOCKEY PEOPLE