Frequently asked questions

What is Metal Ligaen?

Metal Ligaen is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Denmark. Metal Ligaen is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in Metal Ligaen?

We currently track 9 teams in Metal Ligaen. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is Metal Ligaen?

Metal Ligaen is classified as a professional league in the RinkStop directory. 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 Metal Ligaen games and results?

We do not currently have an official Metal Ligaen website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does Metal Ligaen operate?

Metal Ligaen is a Denmark-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Denmark. Ice hockey in Denmark is organized by the Danish Ice Hockey Association (Dansk Ishockey Union). The top men's league is the Metal Ligaen (formerly AL-Bank Ligaen), with the 1. division as the second tier. Denmark is a regular IIHF World Championship Top 15 program and Danish players are increasingly represented in the NHL. According to IIHF member-association data, Denmark has approximately 28 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with Metal Ligaen?

The most direct routes into Metal Ligaen are: (1) try out for one of the 9 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 Metal Ligaen 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 Metal Ligaen was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.