FPHL vs HockeyEttan

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

HockeyEttan takes the edge head to head over FPHL but the top portions of rosters can have quality players in both leagues. HockeyEttan often carries more up and coming players hoping to move up in the Sweden pro system where the Fed is a place where N American players play to continue for a couple last years following juniors/college hockey.

We have partners who scout both of these minor leagues. This gives us a sound understanding in terms of where the leagues may be similar and different.

FPHL

The FPHL is a lower-tier professional ice hockey league based in the United States. The league was originally founded back in 2009.

HockeyEttan- Sweden Divison 1

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

Location: United States

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in FPHL

The FPHL is a lower-tier professional ice hockey league that's based in the United States. The league was initially called the FHL (Federal Hockey League) when it was formed but later rebranded to the current league name which is the FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League). Majority of teams in the league are based in the eastern half of the US, ranging all the way from New England and upstate New York down to the southern states and the Gulf of Mexico.

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: FPHL

"My experience in the FPHL was positive. You're obviously not making a ton pay wise, but the city I played in down South was big on their minor hockey. Our fans packed our barn every night and the locals treated us like pros at the rink and at any local establishment in town from restaurants to golf courses."

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 FPHL: 14

Number of Teams in HockeyEttan: 36

Caliber of Players and Imports in FPHL

The skill level of players and caliber of play in the FPHL is much better than a lot of people realize. Similar to the minor leagues above it (SP, Coast), the league has gotten better in recent years skillswise too. Being that it's one of the lowest tiers of professional hockey, some people assume that anyone can play here. Almost all players who play in the Fed today have spent some time prior in juniors, college (NCAA, USports, ACHA, etc), or minor pro either in North America or Europe. There's always an exception or 2 to this with an out of nowhere walk-on, a 4th line fighter, etc, but for the most part players are not cutting it here unless they've also played in one of the places we listed above prior to playing here.

Caliber of Players and Imports in HockeyEttan- Sweden Divison 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.