In 2001, Liechtenstein was first admitted to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as an associate member.

[6] As a result, in May 2022, Liechtenstein participated for the first time in the IIHF Development Cup in Füssen, Germany, an international tournament for national teams that cannot participate in IIHF World Championships.

After victories against Ireland (7–6), Portugal (3–0), Algeria (11–2), and Andorra (8–4), and a loss against tournament winner Colombia (1–3), they finished in second place among six teams.

The majority of the Liechtenstein national squad play for the principality's only adult club, EHC Vaduz-Schellenberg.

Others play for the only youth club or are Liechtenstein citizens living abroad.