Allsvenskan vs Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2

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Allsvenskan vs Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2 comparison
We've scouted years of matches in each of these different tiers at different rungs in the Swedish hockey ladder. These insights help to form our perspective on everything from overall league skill level to individual import caliber.
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Leagues At A Glance

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Allsvenskan

Founded in 2005, Allsvenskan is the second-highest professional ice hockey league in all of Sweden.

Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2

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

Location: Sweden

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan is a great professional league in it's own right. It sits as the 2nd pro tier in Sweden, but level wise, it's quite on par with many other top professional tiers in Europe.

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: Allsvenskan

"Playing in Allsvenskan for those 2 seasons was crucial for my skill development, preparing me for the SHL."

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 Allsvenskan: 14

Number of Teams in Hockeytvåan: 86

Caliber of Players and Imports in Allsvenskan

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It's the second league here in Sweden, but don't let that fool you. The level of play in Allsvenskan is comparable to many other top leagues in Europe. Rosters are composed of talented Swedish born players with a handful of talented imports bolstering each roster.

Caliber of Players and Imports in Hockeytvaan- Sweden Division 2

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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.
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