KHL vs Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2

How would you compare/contrast KHL and Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2?

The KHL is in another league when matching it up to Hockeytväan. There's a small handful of import + local players in Sweden's 4th tier that have higher level experience, but the KHL is a premier level globally so all around is higher.

KHL vs Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2 comparison

We've scouted each league over many years. Added communications with players who've played in each league add to our insights.

KHL

The KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) is the top professional ice hockey league in Russia.

Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2

Hockeytvåan (Sweden Division 2) is the fourth level of ice hockey in Sweden.

Location: Primarily Russia + Belarus, Kazakstan, & China

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in KHL (Kontinental Hockey League)

The KHL is not only the top league in Russia, but it is widely considered to be one of the best leagues in the world after the NHL. The leagues clubs roster best in class Russian players as well as some of the most elite import players from around the globe.

Skill Level in Hockeytvåan

Hockeytvåan is Sweden’s fourth-tier league. The league is large in number of teams with many teams being based in smaller cities/regions. Teams carry many local Swedish players and clubs in the league often carry a number of imports too at this level.

Player Perspective: KHL (Kontinental Hockey League)

"The travel schedule in season is demanding and long, especially in the heart of winter. Until you're here, I don't think most people realize how long it takes to fly from one side of Russia to the other. The level of hockey is top notch. You hear varied perspectives from players who've spent time there, but my personal time as an import in the KHL was positive all around. Our team treated us well in my full season there."

Player Perspective: Hockeytvåan

"Competing here in Hockeytvåan is a great way to continue playing at a competitive level closer to home, while balancing other commitments and family."

Number of Teams in KHL (Kontinental Hockey League): 23

Number of Teams in Hockeytvåan: 86

Caliber of Players and Imports in KHL

The caliber of players in the KHL is set at a high bar. Many consider the KHL the 2nd or 3rd strongest leagues in the world following the National Hockey League. Due to this, the level of players matches this and only the most elite of Russian players ever make it to the K and stick for a duration. In terms of imports who play here, most every import here possesses strong resumes with either a few cups of coffee in the NHL, notable time in the AHL/ECHL where they were a top player there, or strong experience in another one of Europe's top leagues prior to transitioning here.

Caliber of Players and Imports in Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2

With a bit smaller budgets that the top Swedish leagues for most teams, rosters naturally are composed with many local Swedish players who live in the region. Many are still quality ice hockey players with some spending time at the higher tiers. A number of Division 2 teams have a bit larger budgets and sponsors. These clubs often bring over numerous import players each season to bring added skill & experience to their club.