Metal Ligaen
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The Superisligaen, known as the Metal Ligaen for sponsorship reasons, is the highest-level ice hockey league in Denmark. The league consists of 9 professional teams.
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Current season, competition or edition: 2023–24 Metal Ligaen season | |
Sport | Ice hockey |
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Founded | 1954; 70 years ago (1954) |
No. of teams | 9 |
Country | Denmark |
Most recent champion(s) | Aalborg Pirates (3) |
Most titles | Herning (16) |
TV partner(s) | TV2 Sport |
Related competitions | Danish Division 1 Danish Cup |
Official website | metalligaen |
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Teams from the Superisligaen can participate in the IIHF's annual Champions Hockey League (CHL), competing for the European Trophy. Participation is based on the strength of the various leagues in Europe (excluding the European/Asian Kontinental Hockey League). Going into the 2022–23 CHL season, the Superisligaen was ranked the No. 13 league in Europe, allowing them to send their top team to compete in the CHL.