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Hockey Beyond the NHL

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUES

Professional hockey leagues from around the world. European powerhouses, North American development leagues, and the global governing body.

KHL

🇷🇺 Russia & Europe

25+

25 teams across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and China. Second-strongest league globally after the NHL.

SHL

🇸🇪 Sweden

14+

Sweden's top pro league. Produces more NHL players per capita than any other country.

Liiga

🇫🇮 Finland

15+

Finland's top professional league. Known for developing elite goaltenders and two-way forwards.

AHL

🇺🇸 North America

32+

The primary developmental league for the NHL, featuring 32 teams across the United States and Canada.

DEL

🇩🇪 Germany

14+

Germany's premier professional ice hockey league featuring 14 teams from across the country.

Czech Extraliga

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

14+

The top professional ice hockey league in the Czech Republic, producing world-class talent.

Swiss NL

🇨🇭 Switzerland

13+

Switzerland's top professional ice hockey league, featuring teams from across the country's language regions.

IIHF

🌍 Worldwide

82+

The governing body of ice hockey worldwide. 82+ member nations. Organizes World Championships and Olympic tournaments.

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