NHL vs Allsvenskan

How would you compare/contrast and Allsvenskan?

The NHL is a stronger level than Allsvenskan. A number of Swedish players who moved from Allsvenskan to the SHL and then to the NHL have spent time in both and on the other side, you can find a small number of players in Allsvenskan with NHL games played.

Our agency has watched and studied these leagues for years, allowing us to understand them in comparison. We also spoke with players of outs who've played in each.

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Leagues At A Glance

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

What's Allsvenskan hockey league like?

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

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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