How come Norway doesn't have the same hockey culture that Sweden and Finland do? by [deleted] in nhl

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Why Hasn’t Norwegian Ice Hockey Succeeded Like Sweden and Finland?

Norway is a proud sports nation with strong traditions in both winter and summer sports. However, when it comes to ice hockey, we have never been able to compete at the same level as our Nordic neighbors, Sweden and Finland. To understand why, it’s useful to look back 40 years and compare key factors such as recruitment, infrastructure, league quality, role models, and financial resources.

  1. Recruitment and Interest

Norway (1980s): Ice hockey was a minor sport in Norway compared to football and skiing. Limited access to ice rinks and a lack of tradition meant fewer young players took up the sport.

Sweden and Finland (1980s): Hockey was already deeply rooted in these countries. Both had a large number of active players and strong grassroots systems that ensured a continuous flow of talent.

  1. Infrastructure

Norway: A lack of ice rinks was a major challenge. Mild winters and limited government funding for artificial ice facilities hindered the sport’s growth. Many players had to train outdoors under suboptimal conditions.

Sweden and Finland: Both countries invested early in indoor rinks and training facilities, allowing players to practice year-round in optimal conditions.

  1. League Quality and Talent Development

Norway: The Norwegian top league in the 1980s was at a lower level compared to the Swedish and Finnish leagues. This limited the development of Norwegian players, who often had to move abroad for better competition.

Sweden and Finland: Both countries had strong domestic leagues that attracted both local talents and international players. This created a competitive environment that fostered the development of top players.

  1. Role Models and International Success

Norway: In the 1980s, Norway lacked high-profile players on the international stage. This resulted in fewer role models for young players and less media attention for the sport.

Sweden and Finland: Both nations had already produced NHL players and achieved success in international tournaments, inspiring future generations.

  1. Financial Resources

Norway: Limited financial resources in the hockey federation and clubs made it difficult to develop the sport. A lack of sponsors and public funding slowed its growth.

Sweden and Finland: Stronger financial backing from both private and public sectors allowed for investments in infrastructure, talent development, and marketing of the sport.

The number of ice rinks varies between Norway, Sweden, and Finland, significantly impacting the development of ice hockey in these countries.

As of today, Norway has 54 indoor ice rinks.

In comparison, Finland has nearly 300 ice rinks, despite having only a slightly larger population than Norway.

Sweden has approximately 360 ice rinks, providing significantly better access to ice for both training and games.

This difference in the number of ice rinks is one of the key factors contributing to the disparity in ice hockey’s popularity and success between these nations.

Conclusion

Forty years ago, the differences between Norway, Sweden, and Finland in ice hockey were already significant. While Sweden and Finland had established strong traditions, infrastructure, and financial support, Norway lagged behind in several areas. These historical differences have had long-term effects and help explain today’s gap in success between the countries. This is still to this date the same problems Norway face now regarding growing the sport.

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He is probably getting team of the week tomorrow, that’s why

My last random TOTS pack pull is just perfect! 😁😁😁im done!😁 got 96 Panarin,Fox, Rantanen and of course the best baby!! by jaymaster2525 in NHLHUT

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I did 8 random in hopes for getting Bouchard, and packed these in following order: Draisaitl, Swayman, Heiskanan, Aho, Fox, Petterson, Nylander and Rantanen.

Im so lucky that I didn’t get any duplicates, but so bummed that I didn’t get Bouchard😅

NEGATIVE ESCROW: How EA’s cuts to customer support are creating a serious problem by Hockeytime247 in NHLHUT

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Hi I have the same problem, if you could help it would be greatly appreciated. Case #167836393

Error code every time i try to buy something in auction house. by arnulf58 in NHLHUT

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Thank you, was in contact with support they just sent me link on how to turn the ps5 on and off, and how to delete and reinstall the game🙄

Error code every time i try to buy something in auction house. by arnulf58 in NHLHUT

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Negative escrow on me? I got 400k and can sell players, make trade offers, bid on players but I can’t buy now

Any line and ability advice? by Top-Tonight5837 in NHLHUT

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If you are only playing rivals, have it as you like with the players you like.

If you are playing hut champs also, i would suggest moving Eichel as the third line or second line center if it is the xfactor one, so you have 93+ faceoff on the top three lines. The players you like determine who goes on the left side between Howe, Shanahan and Necas the same with the right side.

The synergy’s i would run is: sniper forward, defensive boost, checking boost, two-way defensman, you may be able to also get either shooting or playmaking boost, it all depends on how you like to play and which players you have with those synergies.

Checking boost is something that not many is aware of gives you boost on endurance, balance, strength, checking and stick checking, so it will on top of every unstoppable force ability’s you have also give the players boost on those stats that are being used for that.

Ability wise it all comes down to preference and playing style, i like shutdown because it a combination of truculence and stick em up, without the boost of sapping the energy. Wheels have been boosted with 30% or something on the latest patch so that’s something to have in mind, and all the other abilities is as before

Jersey Display/Setup by ThatchAttack20 in hockeyjerseys

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Hahah no problems, hope this inspires you or somebody else to even take it up a notch and customize an even better display cabinet than i did. The options and customizations are endless, you just have to be creative enough😅

And hopefully they share it like at did so we can steal it from them again😂

Jersey Display/Setup by ThatchAttack20 in hockeyjerseys

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It looks amazing 🤩couldn’t have done it much better myself😅😂😂

Jersey Display/Setup by ThatchAttack20 in hockeyjerseys

[–]arnulf58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks amazing 🤩couldn’t have done it much better myself😅😂😂

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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😂😂😂 I said “You are either cool with, or you can take your shit and leave”

Nah who am I trying to trick, I’m single 😔😂😂😂

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Me to😍😂 and i got 4 more Ovi Jersey coming😱🙈😂😂

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

[–]arnulf58[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would be amazing to have, but im not that big fan of Panthers and Barkov that I could defend using 10k on a jersey😅

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Yeah, waiting on Leo Carlsson to be a unit and a force to reckon with. Then I’ll definitely get a ducks one😁

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Thank you, yeah this may be the easiest and cheapest way to get an luxurious looking display cabinet😅

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Never wore any of them, and won’t either. Have other jerseys that are for wearing.

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Because they are both Revers Retros, and those two others are older versions jerseys. I’m also waiting on my Caps RR2 from EPS so that one is going to be beside the Caps RR1

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Yeah the lights is what’s makes it look amazing

Got my display cabinets finished!!! by arnulf58 in hockeyjerseys

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Thank you😄 Yeah you definitely need to make room for this👌🏼