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2024-2025
2024-2025 Season
Herning Blue Fox finished first in the 2024-25 Denmark standings with 103 points. Odense Bulldogs (90 points) and Rungsted Seier Capital (81 points) followed.
2024-2025 Denmark Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Herning Blue Fox | 48 | 30 | - | 9 | 4 | 5 | 201 | 105 | 96 | 103 | 2.15 | Final loss |
| 2. | Odense Bulldogs | 48 | 24 | - | 13 | 7 | 4 | 168 | 131 | 37 | 90 | 1.88 | Champion |
| 3. | Rungsted Seier Capital | 48 | 24 | - | 17 | 2 | 5 | 152 | 155 | -3 | 81 | 1.69 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Aalborg Pirates | 48 | 22 | - | 19 | 4 | 3 | 163 | 135 | 28 | 77 | 1.60 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | Esbjerg Energy | 48 | 16 | - | 16 | 11 | 5 | 148 | 135 | 13 | 75 | 1.56 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Frederikshavn White Hawks | 48 | 19 | - | 20 | 5 | 4 | 133 | 144 | -11 | 71 | 1.48 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | SønderjyskE | 48 | 17 | - | 17 | 4 | 10 | 164 | 159 | 5 | 69 | 1.44 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Herlev Eagles | 48 | 16 | - | 23 | 5 | 4 | 137 | 144 | -7 | 62 | 1.29 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | 48 | 4 | - | 38 | 2 | 4 | 93 | 251 | -158 | 20 | 0.42 | Did not make playoffs |
2024-2025 Denmark Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Mathias Bau Hansen (F) | 45 | 33 | 37 | 70 | 22 |
| 2. |  Darien Craighead (F) | 44 | 27 | 41 | 68 | 49 |
| 3. | Morten Poulsen (F) | 48 | 34 | 31 | 65 | 6 |
| 4. | Troy Lajeunesse (F) | 46 | 26 | 31 | 57 | 22 |
| 5. |  Eric Gotz (D) | 48 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 10 |
2024-2025 Denmark Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nicolaj Henriksen (G) | 25 | 2.20 | .922 |
| 2. |  Niklas Lundström (G) | 22 | 2.29 | .919 |
| 3. | Emil Zetterquist (G) | 41 | 2.53 | .914 |
| 4. |  Tadeas Galansky (G) | 39 | 2.52 | .913 |
| 5. | David Grubak (G) | 35 | 2.76 | .911 |
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2024-2025 Denmark Demographics
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Metal Ligaen Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Lukas Parik (G) | Frederikshavn White Hawks | HC Dukla Jihlava | ||
| Confirmed |  Rok Kapel (F) | HD Jesenice | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | ||
| Confirmed | Alexander Younan (D) | IK Oskarshamn | Aalborg Pirates | ||
| Confirmed | Oskar Drugge (D) | Frederikshavn White Hawks | HC Banska Bystrica | ||
| Confirmed | Eric Hjorth (D) | Aalborg Pirates | Unknown |
2026-2027 Metal Ligaen Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Aalborg Pirates |  Anthony Salinitri (F) |
| Herlev Eagles | Anton Johansson (D) |
| Aalborg Pirates | Jake Smith (F) |
| Aalborg Pirates | Ty Farmer (D) |
| Rungsted Seier Capital | Steve Whitney (F) |
2027-2028 Metal Ligaen Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Herning Blue Fox | Kevin O'Neil (F) |
| Herning Blue Fox | Morten Poulsen (F) |
| Odense Bulldogs | Maxim Trépanier (F) |
| Herlev Eagles | Victor Cubars (F) |
| Esbjerg Energy | Zane Franklin (F) |
Metal Ligaen Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aalborg Pirates | 28 | 11 151 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 27.54 |
| 2. | Esbjerg Energy | 31 | 4 964 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.10 |
| 3. | Frederikshavn White Hawks | 27 | 5 436 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.89 |
| 4. | Herlev Eagles | 30 | 3 885 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 25.50 |
| 5. | Herning Blue Fox | 30 | 5 033 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.07 |
| 6. | Odense Bulldogs | 29 | 4 616 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.03 |
| 7. | Rungsted Seier Capital | 26 | 3 057 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 25.73 |
| 8. | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | 30 | 3 209 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 22.93 |
| 9. | Sønderjyske | 30 | 9 144 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 26.33 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nicklas Heinerö (F) | 2026-2027 | Elbolaget | IAHL | 3 | 22 | 16 | 38 | - |
| 2. | Phil Marinaccio (F) | 2026-2027 | Tilburg Trappers | Oberliga | 15 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 15 |
| 3. | Linus Rørth (F) | 2026-2027 | Frölunda HC U20 | U20 Nationell | 18 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 2 |
| 4. | William Bundgaard (F) | 2026-2027 | HV71 U20 | U20 Nationell | 18 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 5. | Tobias Villadsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Aalborg II | 1. Division | 12 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 10 |
| 6. | Mathieu Pompei (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Indians | Oberliga | 14 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 18 |
| 7. |  Michael Keränen (F) | 2026-2027 | Tölzer Löwen | Oberliga | 15 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 6 |
| 8. | Brady Shaw (F) | 2026-2027 | Black Wings Linz | ICEHL | 17 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 2 |
| 9. | Topi Piipponen (F) | 2026-2027 | Tölzer Löwen | Oberliga | 15 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 6 |
| 10. | Andrew Bjergstad (F) | 2026-2027 | Ventura Vikings | NCDC | 12 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 4 |
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) | 658 | 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 | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1994-1995 | Denmark | 42 | 64 | 57 | 121 | 2.88 | 28 |
| 2. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 52 | 55 | 60 | 115 | 2.21 | 28 |
| 3. | Petri Skriko (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 48 | 49 | 60 | 109 | 2.27 | 57 |
| 4. | Craig Teeple (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 46 | 66 | 39 | 105 | 2.28 | 130 |
| 5. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 1998-1999 | Denmark | 42 | 52 | 52 | 104 | 2.48 | 22 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leonid Trukhno (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 52 | 67 | 34 | 101 | 1.94 | 46 |
| 2. | Craig Teeple (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 46 | 66 | 39 | 105 | 2.28 | 130 |
| 3. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1994-1995 | Denmark | 42 | 64 | 57 | 121 | 2.88 | 28 |
| 4. |  Leonids Tambijevs (F) | 1995-1996 | Denmark | 42 | 61 | 38 | 99 | 2.36 | 74 |
| 5. | David Flanagan (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 36 | 56 | 15 | 71 | 1.97 | 86 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dana Barbin (D) | 1983-1984 | Denmark | 33 | 33 | 65 | 98 | 2.97 | 20 |
| 2. | Todd Bjorkstrand (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 52 | 55 | 60 | 115 | 2.21 | 28 |
| 3. | Petri Skriko (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 48 | 49 | 60 | 109 | 2.27 | 57 |
| 4. | Jari Hirsimäki (F) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 53 | 43 | 59 | 102 | 1.92 | 32 |
| 5. | Ian Hebert (F) | 1998-1999 | Denmark | 47 | 31 | 59 | 90 | 1.91 | 73 |
Metal Ligaen All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Luke Sellars (D) | 2006-2007 | Denmark | 25 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 0.92 | 246 |
| 2. | Dale Mitchell (F) | 2015-2016 | Denmark | 45 | 34 | 43 | 77 | 1.71 | 236 |
| 3. | Mike Egener (D) | 2011-2012 | Denmark | 33 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.30 | 235 |
| 4. | Nicolai Clausen (D) | 1995-1996 | Denmark | 39 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.33 | 224 |
| 5. | Jens Carlsen (D) | 1996-1997 | Denmark | 48 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.23 | 214 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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