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Teams in Swedish Hockey League

• Brynas IF
• Djurgården Hockey
• Färjestad BK
• Frölunda HC
• HV71

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swedish Hockey League?

Swedish Hockey League is a top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Sweden. The league is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional league.

How many teams play in Swedish Hockey League?

We currently track 14 teams in Swedish Hockey League. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Swedish Hockey League?

Swedish Hockey League is classified as a professional league. Professional leagues operate at the highest competitive level in their country or region. Players are paid salaries by team ownership and game outcomes affect team standings, playoff qualification, and in some leagues promotion or relegation. These leagues typically have multiple divisions or conferences, a long regular season, and postseason playoffs leading to a championship. Many professional leagues also operate reserve or farm systems that develop players between junior and senior ranks.

How can I follow Swedish Hockey League games and results?

The official Swedish Hockey League site is the best source for schedules, scores, and standings: https://shl.se. RinkStop also publishes highlights and news for Swedish Hockey League when available — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

Where does Swedish Hockey League operate?

Swedish Hockey League is a Sweden-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Sweden. Ice hockey in Sweden is organized by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association (Svenska Ishockeyförbundet). The top men's league is the SHL (formerly Elitserien), with HockeyAllsvenskan as the second tier. Sweden runs one of the most respected player development systems in the world — most NHL-drafted Swedes come through the SHL club academies. Sweden fields both men's and women's national teams that regularly medal at IIHF World Championships and Olympics. According to IIHF member-association data, Sweden has approximately 366 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Swedish Hockey League?

The most direct routes into Swedish Hockey League are: (1) try out for one of the 14 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to Swedish Hockey League level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Swedish Hockey League was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.

How many games per season do Swedish Hockey League teams play?

Professional Swedish Hockey League teams typically play between 60 and 82 regular-season games, depending on the conference structure. Exact game counts for the current season are visible in the "Recent results" and "Upcoming games" sections on this page.

When does the Swedish Hockey League season start?

The Swedish Hockey League regular season typically begins in early September and runs through late February, with playoffs extending into April. Training camps usually open two to three weeks before the regular season.

What divisions or conferences are in Swedish Hockey League?

Swedish Hockey League structure (across 14 tracked teams) typically includes two or more divisions or conferences, with regular-season play concentrated within division and cross-division games added throughout the year. The full list of teams and their conference assignments is visible on the "Teams" section of this page.

How do Swedish Hockey League standings and playoffs work?

Most Swedish Hockey League regular seasons are followed by a playoff bracket that includes the top teams from each division or conference. Playoff rounds are typically best-of-seven, with the league championship decided in the final series. The current playoff picture (where active) is reflected in the "Recent results" section on this page.

Where can I watch Swedish Hockey League games?

The official Swedish Hockey League site lists broadcast and streaming partners: https://shl.se. RinkStop also links to each team's page where broadcast information is on file.