1. A balanced, attractive and competitive international league with a growing number of teams.
2. Create pathways – development of national players for higher-ranked leagues and national teams.
3. Planning reliability and continuity for at least five years (three fixed years + option to extend).
4. Professional league organisation with clear structures and regulations under the umbrella of the national federations.
5. A financially viable league built on a solid economic foundation.
6. A sustainable league product embedded in the ICE Hockey League organisation.
7. An attractive league for fans and regional sponsors.
8. 360-degree media coverage.