NHL vs HockeyEttan- Sweden Divison 1

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How would you compare/contrast and HockeyEttan- Sweden Division 1?

The NHL is much stronger than Sweden's third tier. One league is top of class worldwide whereas the other is primarily a strong developmental league in Sweden with a small number of imports on each team.
NHL vs HockeyEttan- Sweden Divison 1 comparison
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Leagues At A Glance

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HockeyEttan- Sweden Division 1

HockeyEttan, also known as Sweden Division 1, is the third tier of ice hockey in Sweden.

Location:

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in

Skill Level in HockeyEttan

HockeyEttan is Sweden’s third-tier league, with a few dozen teams divided regionally from the South near Stockholm up to the North near the start of the Arctic Circle. HockeyEttan acts both as a developmental league for young players and a majority of teams also roster several imports to further strengthen their rosters each season.

Player Perspective:

Player Perspective: HockeyEttan

"HockeyEttan provided the perfect environment for me to hone my skills and gain exposure. Our team had a number of veteran players who I learned a great deal from."

Number of Teams in :

Number of Teams in HockeyEttan: 36

Caliber of Players and Imports in

Caliber of Players and Imports in HockeyEttan- Sweden Division 1

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For third tier leagues in Europe, it's one of the very best due to how strong Sweden is as a hockey country overall. Rosters here are comprised of up and coming talent aiming to move up, a handful of experience imports, and experienced Swedish players who continue playing locally at the Sweden Division 1 level.
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