ECHL vs Allsvenskan

How would you compare/contrast ECHL and Allsvenskan?

The ECHL in North America and Allsvenskan in Sweden are quite comparable in terms of skill level and caliber overall. Players whether domestic or imports are expected to be talented players. Although both leagues aren't the top leagues in their country, these two countries are a few of the strongest worldwide and the hockey in each of these tiers shows it.

Our team has been scouting these leagues for a long time. We also have players that've spent time in these leagues which provides us with added knowledge on each.

ECHL

The ECHL is a minor professional ice hockey league. It is North America's 3rd highest level of pro hockey sitting under the AHL and NHL.

Allsvenskan

Founded in 2005, Allsvenskan is the second-highest professional ice hockey league in all of Sweden.

Location: North America

Location: Sweden

Skill Level in ECHL

The ECHL is the main AA professional ice hockey league in North America. As the 3rd highest level of pro ice hockey in North America, it sits directly under the AHL and above the SPHL. The far majority of ECHL clubs have direct affiliations with NHL clubs and it's a big development league for players aiming to move up the pro ranks to the AHL and NHL.

Skill Level in Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan is the second-tier professional league in Sweden. Founded in 2005, it sits just one level below the SHL and is a strong hockey league in it's own right.

Player Perspective: ECHL

"Playing in the Coast was important for my career coming out of college. My time grinding here in the league helped me further develop my game and to mature as I prepared for that next level of pro. That jump may not have been possible without my experience here."

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 ECHL: 28

Number of Teams in Allsvenskan: 14

Caliber of Players and Imports in ECHL

Skill level of ECHL players is quite high, with the league only getting more skilled each year as more NHL/AHL clubs fill rosters here with up and coming prospects. A healthy percentage of ECHL rosters are filled with promising young players who have hopes to step up to the A and National league. You also have a number of seasoned veterans who possess many games in the ECHL, AHL, and a few who've had some cups of coffee in The Show (NHL). If you're undrafted and not a top major junior, NCAA, USports, or elite European player coming in, you'll have a tough time cracking a lineup here.

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.