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'''Junior hockey in [[Finland]]''' consists of a tiered national league system with age divisions ranging from U16 to | '''Junior hockey in [[Finland]]''' consists of a tiered national league system with age divisions ranging from U16 to U22. | ||
The [[U22 Suomi-sarja]] is the sole level of play at that age group. | |||
The U20 leagues, known as '''Junior A''', have three levels of competition. The top-level [[Jr. A SM-Liiga|SM-Liiga]], the second-level [[Jr. A Mestis|Mestis]] (formerly the '''I-Divisioona'''), and the third tier [[Jr. A Suomi-sarja|Suomi-Sarja]] (prior '''II-Divisioona'''). | The U20 leagues, known as '''Junior A''', have three levels of competition. The top-level [[Jr. A SM-Liiga|SM-Liiga]], the second-level [[Jr. A Mestis|Mestis]] (formerly the '''I-Divisioona'''), and the third tier [[Jr. A Suomi-sarja|Suomi-Sarja]] (prior '''II-Divisioona'''). | ||
U18 in Finland is classified as '''Junior B'''. The league system consists of the top-level [[Jr. B SM-sarja|SM-Sarja]], the second-level [[Jr. B Mestis|Mestis]] (previously the '''I-Divisioona'''), and the third-level [[Jr. B Suomi-sarja|Suomi-sarja]] (known in the past as the '''II-Divisioona'''). A fourth-level [[Jr. B III-Divisioona]] is recorded to have been contested | Since 2020-21, the [[Finnish U19 Leagues]] have been in operation. They currently consist of the Suomi-sarja, II-divisioona, and III-divisioona. | ||
U18 in Finland is classified as '''Junior B'''. The league system consists of the top-level [[Jr. B SM-sarja|SM-Sarja]], the second-level [[Jr. B Mestis|Mestis]] (previously the '''I-Divisioona'''), and the third-level [[Jr. B Suomi-sarja|Suomi-sarja]] (known in the past as the '''II-Divisioona'''). A fourth-level [[Jr. B III-Divisioona]] is recorded to have been contested earlier on. | |||
'''Junior B2''' is the name of the U17 competitions in the country. | '''Junior B2''' is the name of the U17 competitions in the country. The [[Jr. B2 SM-sarja|SM-sarja]] and [[Jr. B2 Mestis|Mestis]] operated until 2020, and since then the [[Jr. B2 Suomi-sarja|Suomi-sarja]] has been the top level of U17 play. | ||
The '''Junior C''' label refers the U16 Finnish leagues. The [[Jr. C SM-sarja|SM-sarja]] | The '''Junior C''' label refers the U16 Finnish leagues. The [[Jr. C SM-sarja|SM-sarja]] and [[Finnish U16 Leagues|Mestis]], are the current levels of U16 hockey, with the [[Finnish U16 Leagues|Suomi-sarja]] not having been contested since 2020. | ||
Classifications that once held a national championship include '''Junior D''' and '''Junior E'''. | Classifications that once held a national championship include '''Junior D''' and '''Junior E'''. | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 17 July 2023
Junior hockey in Finland consists of a tiered national league system with age divisions ranging from U16 to U22.
The U22 Suomi-sarja is the sole level of play at that age group.
The U20 leagues, known as Junior A, have three levels of competition. The top-level SM-Liiga, the second-level Mestis (formerly the I-Divisioona), and the third tier Suomi-Sarja (prior II-Divisioona).
Since 2020-21, the Finnish U19 Leagues have been in operation. They currently consist of the Suomi-sarja, II-divisioona, and III-divisioona.
U18 in Finland is classified as Junior B. The league system consists of the top-level SM-Sarja, the second-level Mestis (previously the I-Divisioona), and the third-level Suomi-sarja (known in the past as the II-Divisioona). A fourth-level Jr. B III-Divisioona is recorded to have been contested earlier on.
Junior B2 is the name of the U17 competitions in the country. The SM-sarja and Mestis operated until 2020, and since then the Suomi-sarja has been the top level of U17 play.
The Junior C label refers the U16 Finnish leagues. The SM-sarja and Mestis, are the current levels of U16 hockey, with the Suomi-sarja not having been contested since 2020.
Classifications that once held a national championship include Junior D and Junior E.
Former championships
Junior D
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Ilves |
| 1972 | Ilves |
| 1973 | Jokerit |
| 1974 | Kärpät |
| 1975 | Ilves |
| 1976 | Tappara |
| 1977 | TPS |
| 1978 | Tappara |
Junior E
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| 1967 | TK-V |
| 1968 | Ilves |
| 1969 | Ilves |
| 1970 | Ilves |
| 1971 | Kärpät |
| 1972 | Ilves |
| 1973 | Ilves |
| 1974 | Ilves |
| 1975 | TPS |
| 1976 | Jokerit |
| 1977 | Lukko |
| 1978 | Kärpät |