Iceland

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Iceland

Experience hockey in the land of fire and ice, where dramatic landscapes redefine what adventure means.

Iceland offers incredible natural wonders (geysers, waterfalls, northern lights, midnight sun) alongside Reykjavik's quirky culture and tight-knit community spirit. The hockey scene is small but passionate, and you'll be living in one of the world's most unique countries, where nature dominates everything.

If you want a hockey experience you'll never forget, Iceland delivers something completely different.

Ex-pat Friendliness:

Very High
Much like in Scandinavia, virtually everyone in Iceland speaks great English. The small, tight-knit community is welcoming to newcomers, making the transition seamless for import players.

Cost of Living:

High End
Overall, the cost of living is higher than most, but you're paying a bit more based on the premier location. For players, many teams will additional bear a lot of the core expenses on top of salary from housing to transportation, etc.

Weather/Climate:

Nordic Adventure
Subarctic maritime with cool summers (50-60°F/10-15°C) and mild winters by latitude (30-38°F/-1 to 3°C) thanks to Gulf Stream. Longer dark winters balanced by bright summers.

Proximity of Travel:

Island Gateway

Remote as a whole, but Reykjavik serves as a stopover hub between North America and Europe.

Greenland is next door by flight, Scotland is a few hours, and Norway around 3 hours depending on where you're based. Within Iceland, there's endless places to explore in all seasons!

Hockey Culture:

Niche

Iceland's hockey scene is small but passionate.

With a limited number of teams, it's a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone, and the love for the game is evident from those who are into the sport here.

Leagues

The primary ice hockey league in Iceland is called the Icelandic Hockey League with a handful of clubs making up the league.

Iceland also has U18 and other youth levels/tiers for younger developing players.

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