HockeyAllsvenskan Post-season and SHL Qualifiers
The conclusion of the regular season in Swedish ice hockey leads into a high-stakes post-season designed to determine which teams earn the opportunity to compete in the SHL (Swedish Hockey League), the top tier of professional hockey in Sweden.
The Playoff Series
The playoff series, known in Swedish as PlayOff-serien (and previously as Förkvalserien), featured a competitive battle between the teams that finished fourth through seventh in the regular season standings. To ensure that regular-season performance remained valuable, teams were allocated starting points based on their final rank:
- BIK Karlskoga: 4 points
- Karlskrona HK: 3 points
- Mora IK: 2 points
- Rögle BK: 1 point
These four teams competed in a double round-robin tournament, where each team played the others twice. The primary goal of this stage was to secure the top spot, which granted the winner entry into the SHL qualifiers.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Playoff Results and Standings
Despite starting with the fewest points, Rögle BK dominated the playoff series. They finished first with 16 points, securing their advancement to the qualifiers. Karlskrona HK followed in second place, while BIK Karlskoga and Mora IK rounded out the bottom of the table.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rögle BK | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 11 | +10 | 16 | Advance to SHL qualifiers | |
| 2 | Karlskrona HK | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 12 | Return to HockeyAllsvenskan | ||
| 3 | BIK Karlskoga | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 4 | Return to HockeyAllsvenskan |
| 4 | Mora IK | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 4 | Return to HockeyAllsvenskan |
SHL Qualifiers: 2014 Kvalserien
The winner of the playoffs, Rögle BK, advanced to the Kvalserien, the final qualification tournament for the 2014–15 SHL season. This stage involved a wider field of teams competing for promotion to the top league.
Örebro HK emerged as the leader of the Kvalserien, finishing with 21 points after 10 games. They were followed by Djurgårdens IF and Rögle BK, both finishing with 17 points. The tournament concluded with the top teams qualifying for the SHL, while others, such as VIK Västerås HK, remained in or returned to the HockeyAllsvenskan.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Key Facts
- Rögle BK won the playoff series despite starting with the lowest point allocation (1 point).
- The playoff format used a double round-robin system among teams ranked 4th to 7th.
- Örebro HK topped the 2014 Kvalserien with 6 wins and 21 total points.
- The Kvalserien served as the final gateway for teams to qualify for the 2014–15 SHL season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams participated in the playoff series?
The teams ranked fourth through seventh in the regular season participated in the playoff series.
How were the starting points for the playoffs determined?
Points were allocated based on regular season standings: BIK Karlskoga received 4, Karlskrona HK 3, Mora IK 2, and Rögle BK 1.
Who won the playoff series and what was their reward?
Rögle BK won the playoff series, which allowed them to advance to the SHL qualifiers (Kvalserien).
Who was the top performer in the 2014 Kvalserien?
Örebro HK was the top performer, finishing first with 21 points from 10 games played.
What is the difference between the PlayOff-serien and the Kvalserien?
The PlayOff-serien was an initial tournament between HockeyAllsvenskan teams to determine who would advance, while the Kvalserien was the final qualification tournament to determine which teams would play in the SHL for the following season.