SE Hockeyallsvenskan: The Second-Tier Swedish Ice Hockey League

What is SE Hockeyallsvenskan?

SE Hockeyallsvenskan, often referred to simply as Hockeyallsvenskan, is the second-tier professional ice hockey league in Sweden. It is one level below the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top-tier ice hockey league in the country.

Hockeyallsvenskan was founded in 1944 and is contested by 14 teams. The regular season runs from September to March, with each team playing 52 games. The top eight teams in the regular season standings qualify for the playoffs, which are held in April. The winner of the playoffs is promoted to the SHL, while the bottom two teams in the regular season standings are relegated to the Hockeyettan, the third-tier ice hockey league in Sweden.

Some Facts

Here are some facts about SE Hockeyallsvenskan:

• The league was founded in 1944.
• It is the second-tier professional ice hockey league in Sweden.
• It is contested by 14 teams.
• The regular season runs from September to March.
• The top eight teams in the regular season standings qualify for the playoffs.
• The winner of the playoffs is promoted to the SHL.
• The bottom two teams in the regular season standings are relegated to the Hockeyettan.

History of SE Hockeyallsvenskan

Hockeyallsvenskan was founded in 1944 as the second-tier ice hockey league in Sweden. The league was originally known as Division 1, but was renamed to Hockeyallsvenskan in 1975.

Hockeyallsvenskan has undergone several changes over the years. In 1975, the league was expanded from 12 to 14 teams. In 1985, the playoffs were introduced. In 1995, the league was renamed to Allsvenskan. In 2005, the league was renamed back to Hockeyallsvenskan.

Teams in SE Hockeyallsvenskan

The following 14 teams are competing in the 2022-23 Hockeyallsvenskan season:

1. AIK
2. Almtuna IS
3. BIK Karlskoga
4. Djurgårdens IF
5. HC Vita Hästen
6. IF Björklöven
7. Karlskrona HK
8. Modo Hockey
9. Mora IK
10. Södertälje SK
11. Tingsryds AIF
12. Västerås IK
13. Örebro HK
14. Östersunds IK