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2001-2002
2001-2002 Season
Rungsted Cobras finished first in the 2001-02 Denmark standings with 58 points. Odense Bulldogs (51 points) and Frederikshavn White Hawks (50 points) followed.
2001-2002 Denmark Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rungsted Cobras | 36 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 190 | 112 | 78 | 58 | 1.61 | Champion |
| 2. | Odense Bulldogs | 36 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 141 | 89 | 52 | 51 | 1.42 | Final loss |
| 3. | Frederikshavn White Hawks | 36 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 152 | 112 | 40 | 50 | 1.39 | Bronze game loss |
| 4. | Herning Blue Fox | 36 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 144 | 125 | 19 | 40 | 1.11 | Bronze game win |
| 5. | Vojens Lions | 36 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 138 | -11 | 39 | 1.08 | Qualification |
| 6. | Rødovre | 36 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 138 | 139 | -1 | 33 | 0.92 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Herlev Eagles | 36 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 142 | 139 | 3 | 33 | 0.92 | Qualification |
| 8. | Hvidovre IK | 36 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 107 | 144 | -37 | 31 | 0.86 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Esbjerg | 36 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 111 | 137 | -26 | 31 | 0.86 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Aalborg IK Panthers | 36 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 208 | -117 | 9 | 0.25 | Did not make playoffs |
2001-2002 Denmark Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Leonid Trukhno (F) | 49 | 28 | 54 | 82 | 38 |
| 2. |  Lars Mølgaard (F) | 48 | 47 | 25 | 72 | 46 |
| 3. |  Aleksandrs Macijevskis (F) | 43 | 36 | 32 | 68 | 24 |
| 4. |  Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 47 | 38 | 29 | 67 | 52 |
| 5. |  Curtis Regnier (F) | 43 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 78 |
2001-2002 Denmark Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kim Fonnesbech (G) | 29 | - | - |
| 2. | Peter Therkildsen (G) | 26 | - | - |
| 3. |  Anders Ekstrand (G) | 20 | - | - |
| 4. | Andrejs Zinkovs (G) | 20 | 3.32 | - |
| 5. | Johan Westermark (G) | 43 | 3.14 | - |
Metal Ligaen Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2001-2002 Denmark Demographics
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Metal Ligaen Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Herning Blue Fox |  Frederikshavn White Hawks | - |
| 09/25/2026 06:30 PM UTC |  Aalborg Pirates |  Esbjerg Energy | 0 - 3 |
| 09/25/2026 06:30 PM UTC | Frederikshavn White Hawks |  Herlev Eagles | 2 - 1 |
| 09/25/2026 06:30 PM UTC |  Rødovre Mighty Bulls |  Rungsted Seier Capital | 2 - 1 (OT 64:59) |
| 09/25/2026 06:00 PM UTC |  Odense Bulldogs | Herning Blue Fox | 2 - 3 (OT 62:58) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Metal Ligaen Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aalborg Pirates | 24 | 3 423 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 25.04 |
| 2. | Esbjerg Energy | 24 | 3 599 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.13 |
| 3. | Frederikshavn White Hawks | 24 | 3 575 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 25.42 |
| 4. | Herlev Eagles | 27 | 3 117 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 26.37 |
| 5. | Herning Blue Fox | 28 | 3 732 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 25.68 |
| 6. | Hvidovre Fighters | 28 | 2 469 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 23.11 |
| 7. | Odense Bulldogs | 25 | 4 778 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 26.48 |
| 8. | Rungsted Seier Capital | 24 | 4 007 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 28.13 |
| 9. | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | 26 | 4 354 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.85 |
| 10. | Sønderjyske | 25 | 3 171 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 24.16 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | William Bundgaard (F) | 2026-2027 | HV71 U20 | U20 Nationell | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 8 |
| 2. | Linus Rørth (F) | 2026-2027 | Frölunda HC U20 | U20 Nationell | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 3. | Victor Zulow Laursen (F) | 2026-2027 | Esbjerg II | 1. Division | 7 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 4. | Oliver Green (F) | 2026-2027 | Malmö Redhawks U20 | U20 Nationell | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 5. | Tobias Villadsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Aalborg II | 1. Division | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 6. | Oliver Reuter (F) | 2026-2027 | KHA | 1. Division | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 7. | Patrick Russell (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 8. | Rasmus Knudsen (D) | 2026-2027 | Odense IK | 1. Division | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
| 9. |  Jan Dalecký (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Baník Sokolov | 1. liga | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 10. | Matt Prapavessis (D) | 2026-2027 | Angers | Ligue Magnus | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Regular Season
Metal Ligaen All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 550 | 627 | 572 | 1199 |
| 2. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 525 | 444 | 506 | 950 |
| 3. | Ronny Larsen (F) | 670 | 385 | 340 | 725 |
| 4. | Egon Kahl (F) | 429 | 336 | 278 | 614 |
| 5. | Frits Nielsen (F) | 336 | 311 | 298 | 609 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 550 | 627 | 572 | 1199 |
| 2. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 525 | 444 | 506 | 950 |
| 3. | Ronny Larsen (F) | 670 | 385 | 340 | 725 |
| 4. | Egon Kahl (F) | 429 | 336 | 278 | 614 |
| 5. | Bent Hansen (F) | 429 | 328 | 241 | 569 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 550 | 627 | 572 | 1199 |
| 2. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 525 | 444 | 506 | 950 |
| 3. | Thomas Spelling (F) | 657 | 230 | 351 | 581 |
| 4. | Kasper Degn (F) | 512 | 129 | 341 | 470 |
| 5. | Ronny Larsen (F) | 670 | 385 | 340 | 725 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nicolai Clausen (D) | 507 | 68 | 188 | 1636 |
| 2. | Martin Skygge (D) | 568 | 34 | 110 | 1314 |
| 3. | Frederik Åkesson (D) | 620 | 137 | 402 | 1210 |
| 4. | Anatoli Chistyakov (F) | 297 | 229 | 480 | 1185 |
| 5. | Jens Carlsen (D) | 421 | 79 | 222 | 1075 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mads True (F) | 725 | 259 | 278 | 537 |
| 2. | Mike Grey (F) | 722 | 165 | 318 | 483 |
| 3. | Rasmus Søndergaard (D) | 720 | 20 | 91 | 111 |
| 4. | Daniel K. Nielsen (D) | 702 | 114 | 307 | 421 |
| 5. | Sune Hjulmand (F) | 685 | 71 | 119 | 190 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Milan Eberle (F) | 51 | 69 | 148 | 2.90 |
| 2. | Frank Barth (F) | 91 | 115 | 236 | 2.59 |
| 3. | Ed Galiani (F) | 54 | 90 | 140 | 2.59 |
| 4. | Dana Barbin (D) | 72 | 68 | 178 | 2.47 |
| 5. | Yevgeni Shtepa (F) | 119 | 137 | 272 | 2.29 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1994-1995 | 42 | 64 | 121 |
| 2. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1996-1997 | 52 | 55 | 115 |
| 3. |  Petri Skriko (F) | 1996-1997 | 48 | 49 | 109 |
| 4. | Craig Teeple (F) | 1996-1997 | 46 | 66 | 105 |
| 5. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 1998-1999 | 42 | 52 | 104 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 1996-1997 | 52 | 67 | 101 |
| 2. | Craig Teeple (F) | 1996-1997 | 46 | 66 | 105 |
| 3. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1994-1995 | 42 | 64 | 121 |
| 4. | Leonids Tambijevs (F) | 1995-1996 | 42 | 61 | 99 |
| 5. | David Flanagan (F) | 1996-1997 | 36 | 56 | 71 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dana Barbin (D) | 1983-1984 | 33 | 65 | 98 |
| 2. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1996-1997 | 52 | 60 | 115 |
| 3. | Petri Skriko (F) | 1996-1997 | 48 | 60 | 109 |
| 4. | Jari Hirsimäki (F) | 1996-1997 | 53 | 59 | 102 |
| 5. | Ian Hebert (F) | 1998-1999 | 47 | 59 | 90 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Luke Sellars (D) | 2006-2007 | 25 | 23 | 246 |
| 2. | Dale Mitchell (F) | 2015-2016 | 45 | 77 | 236 |
| 3. | Mike Egener (D) | 2011-2012 | 33 | 10 | 235 |
| 4. | Nicolai Clausen (D) | 1995-1996 | 39 | 13 | 224 |
| 5. | Jens Carlsen (D) | 1996-1997 | 48 | 11 | 214 |
List of Metal Ligaen Champions
Metal Ligaen Awards
- Danish Champion
- Danish Cup Champion
- Danish League All-Star Team
- Danish League Best Defenseman
- Danish League Best GAA
- Danish League Best Goaltender
- Danish League Best Plus/Minus
- Danish League Best SVS%
- Danish League Danish Player of the Year
- Danish League Most Assists
- Danish League Most Assists by Defenseman
- Danish League Most Goals
- Danish League Most Goals by Defenseman
- Danish League Most Penalized Player
- Danish League Most Points
- Danish League Most Points by Defenseman
- Danish League MVP
- Danish League MVP (according to coaches)
- Danish League Player of the Year
- Danish League Playoffs MVP
- Danish League Rookie of the Year
- Denmark Bronze Medal Winner
- Denmark Silver Medal Winner
- Denmark2 Champion
- Denmark2 Most Points
- Denmark2 Most Points by Defenseman