Luleå Hockey
Wikipedia - Luleå HF
Luleå Hockeyförening is a professional ice hockey club from Luleå, Sweden. The club has been playing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top tier of ice hockey in Sweden, since the 1984–85 season. They are the northernmost team in the league and have won the Swedish championships once, in 1996. Since being promoted to the top flight (then called Elitserien) in 1984, the team has not once had to participate in a promotion/relegation-qualifier to defend their spot in the top league.
History
Luleå Hockeyföreningen was formed on May 2, 1977 under the name GroKo Hockey, which was a merger of the ice hockey sections of IFK Luleå and Luleå SK. The name GroKo came from one of the main sponsors.
Luleå Hockey is a professional ice hockey team based in Luleå, Sweden. The team competes in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), which is the top-tier ice hockey league in Sweden. Luleå Hockey was founded in 1977 and has since become one of the most successful teams in the SHL.
The team's home arena is the Coop Norrbotten Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 6,000 spectators. Luleå Hockey's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a polar bear named "Lule."
Luleå Hockey has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who fill the arena for every home game. The team has a history of success, with multiple SHL championships and playoff appearances.
Luleå Hockey is known for its fast-paced, aggressive style of play and has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NHL and other professional leagues around the world. The team is a powerhouse in Swedish ice hockey and continues to be a dominant force in the SHL.
The team's home arena is the Coop Norrbotten Arena, which has a seating capacity of over 6,000 spectators. Luleå Hockey's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a polar bear named "Lule."
Luleå Hockey has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who fill the arena for every home game. The team has a history of success, with multiple SHL championships and playoff appearances.
Luleå Hockey is known for its fast-paced, aggressive style of play and has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NHL and other professional leagues around the world. The team is a powerhouse in Swedish ice hockey and continues to be a dominant force in the SHL.