determined by a single game played at the home of the first-place team. Since 2007–08, no EHT finals have been played. Participating teams Four European teams compete in EHT. Czechia, Finland, and Sweden have participated since the tournament was started in 1996. Switzerland replaced Russia in the spring of 2022 after the Russian team was suspended from participation in international tournaments due to the military invasion of Ukraine Results Medal table References See also Ice Hockey European Championships Sports competition series 1996 establishments in Europe Recurring sporting events established in 1996 Ice hockey events