The Swedish Ice Hockey Association () in Swedish, is an association of Swedish ice hockey clubs. It was established in Stockholm on 17 November 1922 by representatives from seven clubs. Before then, organized ice hockey in Sweden had been administered by the Swedish Football Association. In 1920, Sweden became a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). In addition to ice hockey, SIF is also responsible for inline hockey.
The association's general secretary is Tommy Boustedt.
Leagues and levels The Swedish Ice Hockey Association is involved in all levels of ice hockey in Sweden. It organizes the two Swedish Championship leagues, the men's Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL), in addition to other national, regional, and district leagues and tournaments.
Men's National Swedish Hockey League (SHL) HockeyAllsvenskan Hockeyettan (previously called Division 1) J20 SuperElit (also called J20 Nationell) J18 Allsvenskan ('Under-18 All-Swede') U16 SM-slutspel (Under-16 Swedish Championship Playoff')
Women's National Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL)
Men's Regional Hockeytvåan HockeyTrean J18 Elit J16 Elit
Women's Regional Damettan DamTvåan
Regional Districts Region Syd Region Väst Region Öst Region NorrBlekingeDalarnaGotlandJämtland/HärjedalenBohuslän/DalGästriklandStockholmMedelpadGothenburgHälsinglandSödermanlandNorrbottenSkåneVärmlandUpplandVästerbottenSmålandVästmanlandÅngermanlandVästergötlandÖrebro länÖstergötland
National teams
Sweden has eight national hockey teams: Men's National Team - Tre Kronor Women's National Team - Damkronorna Men's National U20 - Juniorkronorna (also called Team 20) Men's National U19 – Team 19 Men's National U18 - Småkronorna (also called Team 18) Women's National Under-18 Team – Damlandslaget U18 Men's National U17 – Team 17 Women National U16 – Damlandslaget U16 Men's National U16 – Team 16 Men's National Inline Team
Chairmen The following have served as chairman.
1922–1924: Isaac Westergren 1924–1948: Anton Johanson 1948–1973: Helge Berglund 1973–1978: Ove Rainer 1978–1983: Arne Grunander 1983–2002: Rickard Fagerlund 2002–2004: Kjell Nilsson 2004–2017: Christer Englund 2017–: Anders Larsson
See also List of ice hockey players awarded Stora Grabbars och Tjejers Märke
References
Bibliography
External links Svenska Ishockeyförbundet (Official site both in Swedish only)