Sweden

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Sweden

Join one of Europe's strongest hockey cultures in a country that perfects the balance between nature and modern living.

Sweden offers clean cities, stunning archipelagos, the midnight sun, and a society built on equality and innovation. The hockey tradition here runs deep, the facilities are excellent, and the Swedish lifestyle emphasizes outdoor activities and work-life balance.

If you want to play in a country where hockey is taken seriously and the quality of life is exceptional, Sweden is hard to beat.

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Ex-pat Friendliness:

Very High
Swedes speak solid English and are accustomed to international residents. Many import players we've had play in Sweden over the years have had no trouble with daily communication or integration upon arrival to play there.

Cost of Living:

Moderate to High End
Average cost of living is a bit higher in Sweden than the average. Teams in many leagues will help cover the bases for players so it's not as noticeable to your wallet.

Weather/Climate:

Diverse (Regional)
Weather varies a bit per region. Overall, continental with cold snowy winters (23-32°F/-5 to 0°C) and mild summers (60-72°F/15-22°C). Northern regions experience extreme seasonal variations with polar nights and midnight sun.

Proximity of Travel:

Nordic Explorer

Norway and Denmark are close neighbors. Copenhagen is just across the bridge in Southern Sweden. Ferries also connect to Finland, Estonia, and Poland.

Within the country, northern Sweden offers wilderness adventures too.

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Hockey Culture:

Powerhouse

The hockey scene in Sweden is strong.

Globally, it's one of the strongest hockey nations of all and is central sport from youth up to the pro ranks.

Leagues

There's a huge set of leagues in Sweden. The top league in the nation is the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Directly under this is HockeyAllsvenskan. Following this is HockeyEttan (3rd tier), HockeyTvåan- Division 2 (4th tier), Division 3 (5th tier), Division 4 (6th tier), and several below this.

The junior system has quite a number of leagues as well which move down from Nationell where there's U20 Nationell, U18 Nationell to Region, Division 1, and Division 2.

The top womens league in Sweden in the SDHL is one of the strongest globally.

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