Liiga vs EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)

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How would you compare/contrast Liiga and EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)?

Liiga is a higher caliber than Norway's top league head to head. Both leagues have high expectations for imports they bring over which adds to each leagues strength, but local depth/talent give Liiga the edge here.
Liiga vs EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway) comparison
Our agency partners scout and attend matches in Norway and Finlands top tiers. Our knowledge comes from this as well as conversations with import players in each league.
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Leagues At A Glance

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Liiga

EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)

EliteHockey Ligaen is Norway's premier professional ice hockey league. The league was founded in 1934

Location:

Location: Norway

Skill Level in

Skill Level in EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)

The EliteHockey Ligaen is the highest level of ice hockey in Norway, featuring teams and a combination of top domestic talent and highly skilled international import players.

Player Perspective:

Player Perspective: EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)

"The level of play is a great to develop and pushed my game as I moved over to European hockey. Away from the arena, Norwegian life is as good as it gets."

Number of Teams in :

Number of Teams in EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway): 10

Caliber of Players and Imports in Liiga

Caliber of Players and Imports in EliteHockey Ligaen (Norway)

EliteHockey Ligaen level of players
Norwegian players dominate rosters, but a few imports are key contributors on most clubs. Those imports typically have prior playing experience in ECHL/AHL, NCAA, or other mid-tier European leagues. Teams are selective about signing imports with strong resumes.
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