Liiga vs Metal Ligaen

How would you compare/contrast Liiga and Metal Ligaen?

Liiga is a bit stronger than Metal Ligaen head to head. Both leagues are great leagues, but Liiga takes the edge here based on our analysis of player skill and our firsthand scouting.

Partners on our agency team scout matches in these leagues both in Finland and Denmark.

Liiga

Liiga is the top ice hockey league in Finland.

Metal Ligaen

Metal Ligaen is the top professional ice hockey league in all of Denmark, showcasing the country's top talent as well as various import players.

Location: Finland

Location: Denmark

Skill Level in Liiga

Liiga is the highest professional hockey league in Finland. Founded in 1975, the league has 15 clubs that span from the South near Helsinki all the way up to the Arctic Circle. It's considered by many to be one of the stronger leagues in Europe.

Skill Level in Metal Ligaen

Metal Ligaen, Denmark’s top hockey league, was founded back in 1954. The league attracts the top domestic talent as well as top imports which makes the league even more competitive.

Player Perspective: Liiga

"Liiga is the perfect league to play in, especially as an import from North America who enjoys the physical play paired with skill. I'd agree that Liiga's caliber is up there with a number of the top leagues in Europe based on my experience also playing in Germany and Austria. The fans hear love their hockey.

Player Perspective: Metal Ligaen

"Metal Ligaen offers a fast-paced and challenging environment, perfect for developing as a player." – Morten Green

Number of Teams in Liiga: 15

Number of Teams in Metal Ligaen: 9

Caliber of Players and Imports in Liiga

Skill level of Liiga players is extremely high, with only the best Finnish players moving up to the highest league. For imports, teams expect players in Europe with strong resumes and players from North America with high-end ECHL/AHL experience on their resumes. Some even have NHL games played. This shows the strength of the league.