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The '''Scottish National League''' is the ice hockey league in [[Scotland]]. | The '''Scottish National League''' is the ice hockey league in [[Scotland]]. It was founded in 2000. The [[Scottish League]] had been the competition in Scotland since the 1980s, prior to the SNL's creation. | ||
Seen as the third-tier of ice hockey, below the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] and the [[English Premier Ice Hockey League]]. However, its standard of play has been considered closer to the English National Ice Hockey Division One, consisting primarily of amateur players and "B" teams of clubs playing in higher leagues. Following the demise of the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]] at the end of the 2004-05 season, the [[Fife Flyers]] and [[Dundee Stars]] transferred to the League, raising its profile and quality. Both these teams have since left the SNL and now compete in the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] | Seen as the third-tier of ice hockey, below the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] and the [[English Premier Ice Hockey League]]. However, its standard of play has been considered closer to the English National Ice Hockey Division One, consisting primarily of amateur players and "B" teams of clubs playing in higher leagues. Following the demise of the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]] at the end of the 2004-05 season, the [[Fife Flyers]] and [[Dundee Stars]] transferred to the League, raising its profile and quality. Both these teams have since left the SNL and now compete in the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:46, 25 December 2016
| Scottish National League | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 2000 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Aberdeen Lynx |
| Official website | scottishicehockey.net |
The Scottish National League is the ice hockey league in Scotland. It was founded in 2000. The Scottish League had been the competition in Scotland since the 1980s, prior to the SNL's creation.
Seen as the third-tier of ice hockey, below the Elite Ice Hockey League and the English Premier Ice Hockey League. However, its standard of play has been considered closer to the English National Ice Hockey Division One, consisting primarily of amateur players and "B" teams of clubs playing in higher leagues. Following the demise of the British National League at the end of the 2004-05 season, the Fife Flyers and Dundee Stars transferred to the League, raising its profile and quality. Both these teams have since left the SNL and now compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League
Teams
- Aberdeen Lynx
- Dundee Comets
- Dundee Tigers
- Edinburgh Capitals (SNL)
- Kilmarnock Storm
- Kirkcaldy Kestrels
- Moray Typhoons
- North Ayr Wild
- Paisley Pirates
- Solway Sharks
| Scottish National League seasons |
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| 2000–01 - 2001–02 - 2002–03 - 2003–04 - 2004–05 - 2005–06 - 2006–07 - 2007–08 - 2008–09 - 2009–10 - 2010–11 - 2011–12 - 2012–13 - 2013–14 - 2014–15 - 2015–16 - 2016–17 - 2017–18 - 2018–19 - 2019–20 - |