Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 12/27 18:00 | - |
Sonderjyske vs Esbjerg Energy
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| 12/27 18:30 | - |
Herning Blue Fox vs Odense Bulldogs
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| 12/27 18:30 | - |
Rodovre Mighty Bulls vs Rungsted Ishockey
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| 12/27 18:30 | - |
Frederikshavn Whitehawks vs Aalborg Pirates
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| 12/28 17:00 | - |
Rungsted Ishockey vs Herlev Eagles
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| 12/28 18:00 | - |
Odense Bulldogs vs Herning Blue Fox
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| 12/28 18:00 | - |
Esbjerg Energy vs Sonderjyske
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| 12/28 18:30 | - |
Aalborg Pirates vs Frederikshavn Whitehawks
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| 12/29 18:00 | - |
Herlev Eagles vs Rødovre Mighty Bulls
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| 12/30 18:00 | - |
Rungsted Ishockey vs Odense Bulldogs
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| 12/30 18:00 | - |
Esbjerg Energy vs Herning Blue Fox
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| 01/03 18:00 | - |
Sonderjyske vs Rungsted Ishockey
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 18:00 | - |
[3] Odense Bulldogs vs Frederikshavn Whitehawks
[7]
|
0-2 |
| 12/20 18:30 | - |
[3] Aalborg Pirates vs Rodovre Mighty Bulls
[9]
|
3-0 |
| 12/20 18:30 | - |
[7] Frederikshavn Whitehawks vs Odense Bulldogs
[2]
|
4-1 |
| 12/20 18:30 | - |
[8] Rungsted Ishockey vs Esbjerg Energy
[5]
|
7-3 |
| 12/20 18:30 | - |
[1] Herning Blue Fox vs Sonderjyske
[6]
|
5-2 |
| 12/17 18:00 | - |
[4] Herlev Eagles vs Frederikshavn Whitehawks
[7]
|
5-3 |
| 12/17 18:00 | - |
[6] Esbjerg Energy vs Aalborg Pirates
[3]
|
5-2 |
| 12/15 14:00 | - |
[8] Frederikshavn Whitehawks vs Sonderjyske
[5]
|
4-1 |
| 12/15 14:00 | - |
[3] Odense Bulldogs vs Aalborg Pirates
[2]
|
4-1 |
| 12/13 18:30 | - |
[9] Rodovre Mighty Bulls vs Esbjerg Energy
[6]
|
3-6 |
| 12/13 18:30 | - |
[2] Aalborg Pirates vs Herning Blue Fox
[1]
|
3-10 |
| 12/13 18:30 | - |
[3] Herlev Eagles vs Rungsted Ishockey
[8]
|
2-5 |
Gentofte Stars
Hvidovre Fighters
Wikipedia - Metal Ligaen
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.
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.
History
The Danish Ice hockey league has become a springboard for foreign players and a place to start their European careers, before traveling to other bigger leagues such as the Swedish Hockey League or DEL. The teams rely mostly on foreign talent, but there are still a lot of skilled professional Danish players. Mostly the older Danish players are full-time professional. Most younger players are semi-professional because of the tight economy in Danish hockey, and most of the money is spent on more talented foreign players.
In the past, the league has consisted of as many as 10 teams. Despite the introduction of a salary cap as well as a limit to the number of import players allowed, several teams have struggled financially in recent years. As a result, the Herlev Hornets and the Rungsted Cobras have withdrawn from the league, reducing the number of active teams from 10 to 8. Teams from the second-tier league were offered the empty spots, but no team were able to accept the offer, citing financial issues as their main concern.
On 9 January 2015 TV2 Sport debuted as a new sports channel on Danish TV. Same day, HockeyNight also aired for the first time, with a match between Odense Bulldogs and Rungsted. Since 2015 TV2 Sport has been the place to watch icehockey and other sports.
On 18 June 2016, it was made clear that the foreign player limit of 8 was against EU law and was therefore removed. The 2016–17 season was the first time, since 2009, that a Danish ice hockey team could have an unlimited number of foreign players. The salary cap was created in order to regulate the league, and was 6 million DKK for the 2016–17 season .
On June 3, 2017, Metal Ligaen was expanded once again, to an historic number of 11 teams. Hvidovre Fighters, who had previously left the league in 2013 because of bankruptcy, got their submitted papers approved, making them the 11th team of the 2017/18 season.
The league operates on a regular season format, followed by playoffs that culminate in an exciting finals series. Fans can expect high-paced action, skillful plays, and intense rivalries as teams battle it out on the ice. The Danish Metal Ligaen is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant atmosphere, and commitment to promoting the sport at all levels.
In addition to the on-ice competition, the league emphasizes player development and community engagement, making it a vital part of Denmark's sports culture. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or new to the sport, the Danish Metal Ligaen promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, teamwork, and the spirit of competition.