NHL vs PHL (Polish Hockey League)

How would you compare/contrast NHL and PHL (Polish Hockey League)?

The NHL is stronger than the Polish Hockey League head to head, but the PHL is a quality European league. A couple clubs in the PHL have players who've played in the AHL/NHL or European top leagues so the level in the league rises. It's just a bit lower than the NHL.

NHL vs PHL (Polish Hockey League) comparison

Our team and partners have spent time in each of these leagues as former players/staff/scouts so we know both levels extremely well.

NHL

The NHL (National Hockey League) is the top ice hockey league in the world with 32 teams spanning North America.

PHL (Polish Hockey League)

The Polska Hokej Liga (PHL) is the top professional ice hockey league in Poland, featuring the nation's top hockey clubs and players.

Location: North America

Location: Poland

Skill Level in NHL

The NHL (National Hockey League) is considered the top ice hockey league in the world. The league is currently made up of 32 teams spanning North America in both the United States and Canada.

Skill Level in PHL

The PHL (Polska Hokej Liga- Polish Hockey League) is Poland’s top hockey league. The league continues to grow steadily in quality each year in big part by attracting more international imports across many clubs.

Player Perspective: NHL

"Playing in the NHL is just incredible. The level of play, depth of every single roster, and the pace of the game today here is unparalleled. There's a reason it is the best league in the world."

Player Perspective: PHL

"As an import, Poland was a good place for me to begin playing overseas. The training over here reminds me a bit of that Eastern bloc style in that you train super hard in the gym and on the ice, but you get in real good hockey shape conditioning wise quick. The fans here will chant all game. They have a drum guy, coordinated chants, and a few of the ultras will light up flares in the supporter section sometimes. It's wild in a good way!"

Number of Teams in NHL: 32

Number of Teams in PHL: 9

Caliber of Players and Imports in NHL

The caliber of play you need to play in the NHL is second to none. Each roster is filled with world class players ranging from young players to best in class veterans who've solidified themselves in the world's top league. The best players around the world from North America to Europe all vie to make it to the NHL.