Djurgårdens IF (men's ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Djurgårdens IF |
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| City | Stockholm, Sweden |
| League | SHL |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Home arena | Hovet and Avicii Arena |
| Colors | |
| General manager | Niklas Wikegård |
| Head coach | Robert Kimby |
| Captain | Marcus Krüger |
| Franchise history | |
| 1922–1934 | Djurgårdens IF |
| 1938–present | Djurgårdens IF |
| Championships | |
| Le Mat Trophy | (16) (1926, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001) |
Djurgårdens IF Ishockeyförening, usually called Djurgården Hockey or just Djurgården, is a professional ice hockey team from Stockholm, Sweden. They are part of the big Djurgårdens IF sports club. The team plays in the SHL, which is the top ice hockey league in Sweden.
Djurgården is the most successful men's ice hockey team in Swedish history. They have won the Swedish championship 16 times! They have also been the runner-up 12 times. The team was started way back in 1922.
The team plays most of its home games at an arena called Hovet, which holds about 8,000 fans. For very important games, like against their rivals AIK or in the playoffs, they play at the much larger Avicii Arena, which can hold over 13,000 people.
The team has several nicknames, including "Järnkaminerna" (The Iron Stoves) and "Stockholms stolthet" (The Pride of Stockholm). They also have a large fan club called Järnkaminerna, which they share with the club's football team.
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History
The Early Years (1920s–1930s)
Djurgårdens IF was created on March 12, 1891. The ice hockey part of the club started in 1922. In their very first year, they made it to the semifinals of the Swedish championship. Just a year later, in 1923, they reached the final but lost to another team, IK Göta.
In 1926, Djurgården finally won their first championship! They beat Västerås IK with a big score of 7–1. The team was very strong, and four of its players were chosen to play for Sweden in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
However, in the early 1930s, the team had some problems. It was expensive to run the team, and not enough fans were coming to the games. In 1934, the hockey section was even shut down for a few years.
Climbing Back to the Top (1938–1940s)
The hockey team was restarted in 1938. They had to begin in the lowest league, called Klass VI. The team was made up of former players and athletes from other sports like bandy and football. Their goal was to get promoted every year and return to the top league.
It took a lot of hard work, but by the 1948–49 season, Djurgården was back in the highest league. They finished in second place, showing everyone they were a top team again.
A Golden Age (1950s–1960s)
The 1950s were a fantastic time for Djurgården. In 1950, they won the Swedish Championship for the first time in 24 years. They beat their rivals Hammarby in the semifinals and then won against Mora IK in the final.
This was the start of a "golden age" for the team. They won the championship again in 1954 and 1955. Then, they did something amazing: they won the championship six years in a row, from 1958 to 1963! A key player during this time was the famous Sven "Tumba" Johansson.
Modern Times (2000s–Present)
In the 2000s, the team had some ups and downs. After some money problems in 2005, the team had to use many young players from its junior teams. They managed to stay in the top league but missed the playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
In the 2009–10 season, Djurgården had a great run and reached the championship finals but lost to HV71. It was a very close series, with five of the six games going into overtime.
In 2012, the team was moved down to the second-level league, HockeyAllsvenskan. But they didn't stay there for long. After two seasons, they fought their way back to the top league, the SHL, in 2014.
More recently, Djurgården reached the SHL finals in the 2018–19 season. They played hard but lost to Frölunda HC. The team continues to be a major force in Swedish ice hockey.
Season-by-season results
This is a list of how Djurgården has done in the last few seasons.
- GP = Games played
- W = Wins
- L = Losses
- T = Tied games
- GF = Goals for (goals they scored)
- GA = Goals against (goals scored on them)
- Pts = Points
| Season | League | Regular season | Post season results | Top scorer (regular season) | |||||||
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| Finish | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | ||||
| 2020–21 | SHL | 10th | 52 | 17 | 26 | 9 | 139 | 151 | 65 | Lost in eighth-finals, 1–2 (Frölunda HC) |  B. Nardella 33 (7+26) |
| 2021–22 | SHL | 13th | 52 | 14 | 27 | 11 | 130 | 169 | 58 | Lost in Play out, 0–4 (Timrå IK) |  M. Sörensen 44 (20+24) |
| 2022–23 | HockeyAllsvenskan | 4th | 52 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 162 | 121 | 95 | Lost in SHL Qualifier Finals, 3–4 (Modo Hockey) | M. Krüger 49 (12+37) |
| 2023–24 | HockeyAllsvenskan | 4th | 52 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 159 | 136 | 93 | Lost in SHL Qualifier Finals, 0–4 (Brynäs IF) | L. Klasen 47 (19+28) |
| 2024–25 | HockeyAllsvenskan | 1st | 52 | 32 | 7 | 13 | 188 | 124 | 116 | Won SHL Qualifier Finals, 4–1 (AIK) |  P. Thoresen 41 (14+27) |
Players and Personnel
Current Roster
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |
August Berg | D | R | 26 | 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 45 | |
Hugo Blixt | D | L | 27 | 2024 | Västerås, Sweden |
| 53 | |
David Blomgren | LW | L | 22 | 2022 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 34 | |
Daniel Brodin | RW | R | 35 | 2022 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 41 | |
Arvid Costmar | C | R | 24 | 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 38 | |
Victor Eklund | RW | L | 18 | 2023 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 20 | |
Mathias Emilio Pettersen | C/LW | L | 25 | 2025 | Manglerud, Norway |
| 14 | |
Anton Frondell | C | L | 18 | 2023 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 4 | |
Edvin Hammarlund | D | L | 28 | 2022 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 35 | |
Magnus Hellberg | G | L | 34 | 2025 | Uppsala, Sweden |
| 55 |  |
Charles Hudon | LW | L | 31 | 2025 | Alma, Quebec, Canada |
| 30 | |
Hugo Hävelid | G | L | 21 | 2023 | Täby, Sweden |
| 46 | |
Albin Grewe | RW | L | 24 | 2023 | Märsta, Sweden |
| 86 | |
Linus Klasen | LW | L | 39 | 2022 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 32 | |
Marcus Krüger (C) | C | L | 35 | 2022 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 21 | |
Joey LaLeggia | D | L | 33 | 2025 | Burnaby, Canada |
| 28 | |
Gustav Lindström | D | R | 26 | 2025 | Östervåla, Sweden |
| 37 | |
Jesper Pettersson | D | R | 31 | 2025 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 77 |  |
Valtteri Pulli | D | L | 24 | 2025 | Turku, Finland |
| 10 | |
Jakob Ragnarsson | D | L | 25 | 2023 | Mountain View, California, USA |
| 24 | |
Ludvig Rensfeldt (A) | C | L | 33 | 2021 | Gävle, Sweden |
| 29 | |
Håvard Østrem Salsten | LW | L | 24 | 2025 | Hamar, Norway |
| 82 | |
Colby Sissons | D | L | 27 | 2024 | Edmonton, Canada |
| 7 | |
Joe Snively | C | L | 29 | 2025 | Herndon, Virginia, USA |
| 72 | |
Jesse Ylönen | C | R | 25 | 2025 | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
Updated 23 July 2025
Honored Members
Djurgården has honored nine of its greatest players by "retiring" their jersey numbers. This means no other player on the team can wear that number again. It's a way to show respect for the player's contribution to the club.
Here are the retired numbers:
- 2 Roland Stoltz
- 2 Charles Berglund
- 5 Sven Tumba
- 11 Jens Öhling
- 12 Lasse Björn
- 16 Nichlas Falk
- 22 Håkan Södergren
- 25 Mikael Johansson
- 27 Thomas Eriksson
The number 2 was retired for two different players, Roland Stoltz and Charles Berglund, because they were both legendary players who wore it.
Many Djurgården players have also been recognized internationally. Six people from the club have been inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame, which honors the greatest hockey players and builders from around the world. This includes players like Sven "Tumba" Johansson and Lasse Björn.
Club Records
Top Scorers
These are the top ten players who have scored the most points for Djurgården since 1975. Points are a combination of goals and assists.
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game
| Fredrik Bremberg | RW | 688 | 197 | 337 | 534 | .78 |
| Mikael Johansson | C | 700 | 174 | 346 | 520 | .74 |
| Jens Öhling | LW | 665 | 216 | 214 | 430 | .65 |
| Nichlas Falk | C | 816 | 107 | 276 | 383 | .47 |
| Håkan Södergren | LW | 465 | 144 | 212 | 356 | .76 |
| Peter Nilsson | C | 510 | 140 | 201 | 341 | .67 |
| Kristofer Ottosson | C | 649 | 163 | 170 | 333 | .51 |
| Jan Viktorsson | C | 584 | 163 | 167 | 330 | .56 |
| Charles Berglund | C | 584 | 105 | 212 | 317 | .54 |
| Thomas Eriksson | D | 512 | 129 | 146 | 275 | .54 |
Trophies and Awards
Team Awards
- Le Mat Trophy (Swedish champions): 16 times (1926, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001)
- European Cup: 2 times (1990, 1991)
Individual Awards
Many Djurgården players have won awards for being the best at their position. Some of the most important awards include:
- Guldpucken: An award for the best player in Swedish hockey. Six Djurgården players have won this.
- Guldhjälmen: An award for the most valuable player, voted by other players. Three Djurgården players have won this.
- Håkan Loob Trophy: Given to the player who scores the most goals in the season.
- Rookie of the Year: Given to the best new player in the league. Eight Djurgården players have won this award.
