The ten teams that founded the NIHF were: Forward, Furuset, Gjøa, Hasle, Holmen, Strong, Trygg, NTHI, Trond and Trondheim.

They lost their first four games of the tournament to Czechoslovakia (11–0), West Germany (10–4), USA (5–1) and Sweden (7–1), and then came from behind to tie Romania (3-3) for a point in the standings.

Each year the NIHF hands out the His Rojal Majesty's Cup to the winner of the playoffs of the Eliteserien, and the winning team becomes Norwegian Champions.

Referees who have officiated a minimum of 30 games at the Winter Olympics or IIHF World Championship (Elite and Division 1) at either the senior or the junior level are also eligible for reception.

The NIHF board may also award the trophy to builders who have shown an extra ordinary dedication to Norwegian ice hockey.