ECHL vs Allsvenskan

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How would you compare/contrast and Allsvenskan?

The ECHL in North America and Allsvenskan in Sweden are quite comparable in terms of skill level and caliber overall. Players whether domestic or imports are expected to be talented players. Although both leagues aren't the top leagues in their country, these two countries are a few of the strongest worldwide and the hockey in each of these tiers shows it.
ECHL vs Allsvenskan comparison
Our team has been scouting these leagues for a long time. We also have players that've spent time in these leagues which provides us with added knowledge on each.

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.

Location:

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in

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.

Player Perspective:

Player Perspective: Allsvenskan

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

Number of Teams in :

Number of Teams in Allsvenskan: 14

Caliber of Players and Imports in

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.

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