Frequently asked questions

What is Swedish Hockey League?

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