The Swedish Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) was established the 17th of November 1922. The SIHA became a member in The International Ice Hockey Federation in 1920.
There are 650 ice hockey clubs and 2 500 teams in Swedish ice hockey.There are 62 000 licensed players and referees.
Eight World Championship Gold Medals: 1953, 1957, 1962, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2006
Two Olympic Game Gold Medals: 1994, 2006
One Junior World Championship Gold Medal: 1981
One Women European Championship Gold Medal: 1996
Five Inline World Championship Gold Medals: 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Sweden has 327 indoor arenas and 136 outdoor rinks.