Skip to content
Home

HV71 — Swedish professional ice hockey club from Jönköping

HV71 is a professional ice hockey club from Jönköping, Sweden, founded in 1971. The team competes in the top national league and has won multiple Swedish championships.

Author: Created: Updated:

HV71 is a professional ice hockey club based in Jönköping, Sweden. Established in 1971, the club plays at the highest levels of Swedish hockey and occupies an important place in the sport’s domestic landscape. For official information and current news see the club page at HV71 official site.

The name HV71 reflects the club’s origin: it was formed on 24 May 1971 through a merger of local ice hockey sections. The union brought together Husqvarna IF and Vätterstads IK in the city of Jönköping, in Sweden. The merger was intended to concentrate regional resources and talent into a single, competitive organisation.

Home matches are held at the arena commonly known as Husqvarna Garden, an indoor venue that hosts league fixtures, local events and youth tournaments. The facility serves as the focal point for supporters on match days and for many of the club’s public activities. Historical commercial names for the arena have changed over time, but it remains the club’s central venue (venue information).

Image gallery

2 Images
HV71 spelare
simple.wikipedia.org · Public domain

Achievements

  • 1995 — Swedish national champions.
  • 2004 — Championship season.
  • 2008 — Title winners.
  • 2010 — Champions again after a successful playoff run.
  • 2017 — Most recent national championship.

The club has also reached the national final in other seasons, including a runner-up finish in 2009. These results place HV71 among the more successful and consistent teams in Swedish hockey during the professional era.

Beyond trophies, HV71 is known for its development programmes and community engagement. The organisation fields youth teams at several age levels and works to promote ice hockey locally, supporting player pathways from junior levels into senior competition. The club’s fan base is regional, with lively support on home ice and active supporter groups.

In Swedish hockey culture HV71 is regarded as a well-run club that balances competitive ambitions with a focus on developing talent. Its history of titles and frequent presence in the top division makes it a familiar name in discussions of the national league and a significant representative of Jönköping’s sporting identity.

Related articles

Author

AlegsaOnline.com HV71 — Swedish professional ice hockey club from Jönköping

URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/46026

Share

Sources