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	From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 Nationell]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.		From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 Nationell]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.

	Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Regional]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the '''J20 Division 1'''. Formerly, the '''J20 Division 2''' operated from the 1980s until 2015, and the '''J20 Division 3''' was contested from 1988-1999.		Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Regional]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the '''J20 Division 1'''. Formerly, the '''J20 Division 2''' operated from the 1980s until 2015, and the '''J20 Division 3''' was contested from 1988-1999. The [[Svenska Cupen U20]] was first contested in 2025-26.

	At the U18 level, the [[J18 Regional]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Nationell]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Regional for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Nationell teams but also containing several from Regional) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Nationell and the Regional lie the '''J18 Division 1''' and the '''J18 Division 2'''. The '''J18 Division 3''' was also recorded to have been contested in 1987-88. The '''J18 Utveckling''' was held in 2011-12 and 2012-13.		At the U18 level, the [[J18 Regional]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Nationell]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Regional for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Nationell teams but also containing several from Regional) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Nationell and the Regional lie the '''J18 Division 1''' and the '''J18 Division 2'''. The '''J18 Division 3''' was also recorded to have been contested in 1987-88. The '''J18 Utveckling''' was held in 2011-12 and 2012-13.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]		*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]
			*[[GP Pucken]]
			*[[Sverigepucken]]

	==External links==		==External links==

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	'''Junior hockey in [[Sweden]]''' crowns national champions at the U16 through U20 age levels. The [[Swedish Ice Hockey Association]] governs junior hockey in the country.		'''Junior hockey in [[Sweden]]''' crowns national champions at the U16 through U20 age levels. The [[Swedish Ice Hockey Association]] governs junior hockey in the country.

	The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.		The [[Juniorserien]] was contested from 1922 to 1945. The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.

	From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 Nationell]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.		From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 Nationell]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.

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	At the U12 through U14 age levels, the leagues are conducted solely on a regional basis, with no national championships existing at these age groups.		At the U12 through U14 age levels, the leagues are conducted solely on a regional basis, with no national championships existing at these age groups.

	The [[Swedish U18 Female Region Championship]] was contested from 2015-2018. The [[U20-Cupen (women's)\|U20-Cupen]] has served as the women's under 20 championship since 2022.		The [[Swedish U18 Female Region Championship]] was contested from 2015-2018. The [[U20-Cupen (women's)\|U20-Cupen]] has served as the women's under 20 championship since 2022. The [[Dam FHL XL]] was played in the Uppland region from 2012-2020.
	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]		*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]

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	The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. '''U16 Division 1''' and '''U16 Division 2''' are lower-levels of competition at this age level.		The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. '''U16 Division 1''' and '''U16 Division 2''' are lower-levels of competition at this age level.

	The [[TV-pucken]] is the national U15 district championship in Sweden, and has served this purpose since 1959. Teams from the various Swedish districts (not club affiliated) participate in the tournament.		The [[TV-pucken]] is the national U15 district championship in Sweden, and has served this purpose since 1959. Teams from the various Swedish districts (not club affiliated) participate in the tournament. A girls tournament has also existed since 2006.

	At the U12 through U14 age levels, the leagues are conducted solely on a regional basis, with no national championships existing at these age groups.		At the U12 through U14 age levels, the leagues are conducted solely on a regional basis, with no national championships existing at these age groups.

			The [[Swedish U18 Female Region Championship]] was contested from 2015-2018. The [[U20-Cupen (women's)\|U20-Cupen]] has served as the women's under 20 championship since 2022.
	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]		*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]

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	The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.		The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.

	From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 ~~SuperElit~~]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.		From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 Nationell]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.

	Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 ~~Elit~~]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the '''J20 Division 1''' and the '''J20 Division 2'''.		Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Regional]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the '''J20 Division 1'''. Formerly, the '''J20 Division 2''' operated from the 1980s until 2015, and the '''J20 Division 3''' was contested from 1988-1999.

	At the U18 level, the [[J18 ~~Elit~~]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 ~~Allsvenskan~~]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the ~~Elit~~ for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of ~~Allsvenskan~~ teams but also containing several from ~~Elit~~) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the ~~Allsvenskan~~ and the ~~Elit~~ lie the '''J18 Division 1''' and the '''J18 Division 2'''.		At the U18 level, the [[J18 Regional]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Nationell]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Regional for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Nationell teams but also containing several from Regional) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Nationell and the Regional lie the '''J18 Division 1''' and the '''J18 Division 2'''. The '''J18 Division 3''' was also recorded to have been contested in 1987-88. The '''J18 Utveckling''' was held in 2011-12 and 2012-13.

	The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. '''U16 Division 1''' and '''U16 Division 2''' are lower-levels of competition at this age level.		The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. '''U16 Division 1''' and '''U16 Division 2''' are lower-levels of competition at this age level.

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	'''Junior hockey in [[Sweden]]''' crowns national champions at the U16 through U20 age levels.		[[File:Swedenhockey.png\|right\|200px]]
			'''Junior hockey in [[Sweden]]''' crowns national champions at the U16 through U20 age levels. The [[Swedish Ice Hockey Association]] governs junior hockey in the country.

	The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.		The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.
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	From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 SuperElit]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.		From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 SuperElit]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.

	Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Elit]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the [[J20 Division 1]] and the [[J20 Division 2]].		Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Elit]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the '''J20 Division 1''' and the '''J20 Division 2'''.

	At the U18 level, the [[J18 Elit]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Allsvenskan]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Elit for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Allsvenskan teams but also containing several from Elit) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Allsvenskan and the Elit lie the [[J18 Division 1]] and the [[J18 Division 2]].		At the U18 level, the [[J18 Elit]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Allsvenskan]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Elit for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Allsvenskan teams but also containing several from Elit) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Allsvenskan and the Elit lie the '''J18 Division 1''' and the '''J18 Division 2'''.

	The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. [[U16 Division 1]] and [[U16 Division 2]] are lower-levels of competition at this age level.		The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. '''U16 Division 1''' and '''U16 Division 2''' are lower-levels of competition at this age level.

	The [[TV-pucken]] is the national U15 district championship in Sweden, and has served this purpose since 1959. Teams from the various Swedish districts (not club affiliated) participate in the tournament.		The [[TV-pucken]] is the national U15 district championship in Sweden, and has served this purpose since 1959. Teams from the various Swedish districts (not club affiliated) participate in the tournament.
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	*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]		*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]

	{{~~Ice hockey in Sweden~~}}		==External links==
			*[http://www.swehockey.se/ Swedish Ice Hockey Association]

			{{Euro Hockey}}
	[[Category:Ice hockey leagues]]		[[Category:Ice hockey leagues]]

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'''Junior hockey in [[Sweden]]''' crowns national champions at the U16 through U20 age levels.

The U20 champions receive the [[Anton Cup]], a trophy donated by Anton Johansson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association between 1924–1948, in 1952, as an award for Sweden's top-ranking ice hockey club, decided by a national tournament without Swedish Championship status.

From 1956-57, the tournament gained Swedish Championship status and district teams were allowed to participate. In 1961, the tournament was limited to only associations and clubs. The winner of the [[J20 SuperElit]] are presently bestowed the Anton Cup.

Below the SuperElit, the [[J20 Elit]] operates as the second-tier junior league, followed by the [[J20 Division 1]] and the [[J20 Division 2]].

At the U18 level, the [[J18 Elit]] serves as the national competition to begin the season. The top 20 teams (five from each regional group) advance to play in the [[J18 Allsvenskan]] for the second half of the season, while the other teams remain in the Elit for the remainder of the year. The winner of the national playoffs (consisting primarily of Allsvenskan teams but also containing several from Elit) is crowned Swedish champion. Below the Allsvenskan and the Elit lie the [[J18 Division 1]] and the [[J18 Division 2]].

The top U16 teams form four regional, known as "Elite" in some regions, groups (North, South, East, and West) to begin the seasons. The top teams from each group then advance to the national championship. [[U16 Division 1]] and [[U16 Division 2]] are lower-levels of competition at this age level.

The [[TV-pucken]] is the national U15 district championship in Sweden, and has served this purpose since 1959. Teams from the various Swedish districts (not club affiliated) participate in the tournament.

At the U12 through U14 age levels, the leagues are conducted solely on a regional basis, with no national championships existing at these age groups.

==See also==
*[[List of Swedish junior champions]]

{{Ice hockey in Sweden}}
[[Category:Ice hockey leagues]]