Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2 vs EIHL- Elite Ice Hockey League

How would you compare/contrast Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2 and EIHL- Elite Ice Hockey League?

Hockeytvåan is the 4th tier of hockey in the Swedish hockey hierarchy. The EIHL is the top tier in all of the UK. The EIHL is easily the stronger of these two leagues and sits in a different category. You may often find a couple imports or veteran Hockeytvåan players on each roster who are at the same skill level as EIHL players, but the team depth is much higher from top to bottom of rosters in the UK’s top league.

Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2 vs EIHL- Elite Ice Hockey League comparison

We have scouted the UK and Sweden for over a decade and a number of our players have spent time in these leagues.

Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2

Hockeytvåan (Sweden Division 2) is the fourth level of ice hockey in Sweden.

EIHL- Elite Ice Hockey League

The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) is the premier professional hockey league in the United Kingdom, featuring teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Location: Sweden

Location: United Kingdom

Skill Level in Hockeytvåan

Hockeytvåan is Sweden’s fourth-tier league. The league is large in number of teams with many teams being based in smaller cities/regions. Teams carry many local Swedish players and clubs in the league often carry a number of imports too at this level.

Skill Level in EIHL

Founded back in 2003, the EIHL is the top-level professional hockey league in the UK. Of all the leagues in Europe, the EIHL is one of the toughest physically and resembles much more of a North American style of play due primarily to the fact that most clubs carry a variety of experienced N. American imports each season.

Player Perspective: Hockeytvåan

"Competing here in Hockeytvåan is a great way to continue playing at a competitive level closer to home, while balancing other commitments and family."

Player Perspective: EIHL

"As an import, the EIHL was my favorite place to play throughout my pro career. The tough brand of hockey is one I was accustomed to back home in the US. Fans across the league are second to none."

Number of Teams in Hockeytvåan: 86

Number of Teams in EIHL: 10

Caliber of Players and Imports in Hockeytvåan- Sweden Division 2

With a bit smaller budgets that the top Swedish leagues for most teams, rosters naturally are composed with many local Swedish players who live in the region. Many are still quality ice hockey players with some spending time at the higher tiers. A number of Division 2 teams have a bit larger budgets and sponsors. These clubs often bring over numerous import players each season to bring added skill & experience to their club.

Caliber of Players and Imports in EIHL- Elite Ice Hockey League

For many years, the EIHL has attracted quality import players from North America and other parts of Europe. Look at most rosters and you'll find imports with a mix of NHL/AHL/ECHL (or European elite equivalent) playing experience. This alongside the top UK players has continued to elevate the caliber of play in the league to where it is today.