Elitserien SHL 1980-1981
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- 1975 - 2013Elitserien
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1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
Skellefteå AIK and AIK finished level at the top of the 1980-81 Elitserien standings with 49 points. Färjestad BK (40 points) and Västra Frölunda IF (40 points) followed.
1980-1981 Elitserien Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Skellefteå AIK | 36 | 22 | 5 | 9 | - | - | 166 | 128 | 38 | 49 | 1.36 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | AIK | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | - | - | 156 | 119 | 37 | 49 | 1.36 | Final loss |
| 3. | Färjestad BK | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | - | - | 155 | 120 | 35 | 40 | 1.11 | Champion |
| 4. | Västra Frölunda IF | 36 | 18 | 4 | 14 | - | - | 149 | 146 | 3 | 40 | 1.11 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | IF Björklöven | 36 | 17 | 5 | 14 | - | - | 139 | 123 | 16 | 39 | 1.08 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Djurgårdens IF | 36 | 15 | 2 | 19 | - | - | 141 | 142 | -1 | 32 | 0.89 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Brynäs IF | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | - | - | 130 | 146 | -16 | 32 | 0.89 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Modo AIK | 36 | 12 | 3 | 21 | - | - | 137 | 163 | -26 | 27 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | Leksands IF | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | - | - | 124 | 160 | -36 | 27 | 0.75 | Saved in relegation |
| 10. | Södertälje SK | 36 | 10 | 5 | 21 | - | - | 132 | 182 | -50 | 25 | 0.69 | Relegated |
1980-1981 Elitserien Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mats Näslund (F) | 36 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 34 |
| 2. | Thomas Steen (F) | 32 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 30 |
| 3. | Tore Ökvist (F) | 30 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 32 |
| 4. | Roland Stoltz (F) | 35 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 34 |
| 5. |  Erkki Laine (F) | 36 | 30 | 6 | 36 | 24 |
1980-1981 Elitserien Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gunnar Lejdborg (G) | 30 | 3.30 | .894 |
| 2. | Göte Wälitalo (G) | 32 | 3.26 | .889 |
| 3. | Mats Abrahamsson (G) | 35 | 3.46 | .884 |
| 4. | Benny Vestblom (G) | 19 | 3.83 | .881 |
| 5. | Hannu Lassila (G) | 35 | 3.24 | .880 |
SHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1980-1981 Elitserien Demographics
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SHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 05:00 PM UTC |  Linköping HC |  Luleå HF | - |
| 09/29/2026 05:00 PM UTC |  Skellefteå AIK | Luleå HF | 6 - 1 |
| 09/29/2026 05:00 PM UTC |  IF Björklöven |  HV71 | 4 - 2 |
| 09/29/2026 05:00 PM UTC |  Brynäs IF |  Timrå IK | 1 - 0 |
| 09/26/2026 04:00 PM UTC |  Malmö Redhawks |  Frölunda HC | 1 - 2 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
SHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AIK | 27 | 2 806 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 23.19 |
| 2. | Brynäs IF | 24 | 2 836 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 25.33 |
| 3. | Djurgårdens IF | 25 | 2 661 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 24.60 |
| 4. | Frölunda HC | 25 | 2 511 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.44 |
| 5. | Färjestad BK | 23 | 2 402 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 23.83 |
| 6. | IF Björklöven | 24 | 2 003 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 23.50 |
| 7. | Leksands IF | 25 | 2 187 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 23.72 |
| 8. | MoDo Hockey | 23 | 2 306 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 24.39 |
| 9. | Skellefteå AIK | 23 | 2 625 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 25.52 |
| 10. | Södertälje SK | 24 | 1 629 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 23.58 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | William Wallén (F) | 2026-2027 | Tre Kannor | IAHL | 3 | 12 | 8 | 20 | - |
| 2. | Jonas Liwing (D) | 2026-2027 | FoodMarket | IAHL | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | - |
| 3. | David Åslin (F) | 2026-2027 | Nocco | IAHL | 2 | 5 | 14 | 19 | - |
| 4. | Edwin Annerstedt (F) | 2026-2027 | Skellefteå AIK U20 | U20 Nationell | 8 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 5. | Calle Karlsson (F) | 2026-2027 | IK Oskarshamn | HockeyAllsvenskan | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 6. | Joel Svensson (F) | 2026-2027 | IK Oskarshamn | HockeyAllsvenskan | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 7. | Lukas Wernblom (F) | 2026-2027 | TPS | Liiga | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 8. | Daniel Öhrn (F) | 2026-2027 | Östersunds IK | HockeyAllsvenskan | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
| 9. | Marcus Sörensen (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | NL | 7 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 10. | Daniel Sylwander (F) | 2026-2027 | Boo-laget IK | IAHL | 2 | 9 | 1 | 10 | - |
Regular Season
SHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fredrik Bremberg (F) | 773 | 206 | 375 | 581 |
| 2. | Johan Davidsson (F) | 776 | 175 | 386 | 561 |
| 3. | Jörgen Jönsson (F) | 711 | 231 | 304 | 535 |
| 4. | Jan Larsson (F) | 680 | 205 | 322 | 527 |
| 5. | Anders Carlsson (F) | 653 | 196 | 330 | 526 |
SHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lars-Gunnar Pettersson (F) | 495 | 271 | 182 | 453 |
| 2. | Magnus Wernblom (F) | 677 | 266 | 155 | 423 |
| 3. | Håkan Loob (F) | 406 | 263 | 237 | 500 |
| 4. |  Per-Åge Skrøder (F) | 856 | 260 | 253 | 513 |
| 5. | Jörgen Jönsson (F) | 711 | 231 | 304 | 535 |
SHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Johan Davidsson (F) | 776 | 175 | 386 | 561 |
| 2. | Stefan Nilsson (F) | 572 | 112 | 377 | 489 |
| 3. | Fredrik Bremberg (F) | 773 | 206 | 375 | 581 |
| 4. | Anders Carlsson (F) | 653 | 196 | 330 | 526 |
| 5. | Joakim Lindström (F) | 659 | 191 | 326 | 517 |
SHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andreas Jämtin (F) | 571 | 113 | 237 | 1465 |
| 2. | Per Ledin (F) | 720 | 113 | 278 | 1248 |
| 3. | David Petrasek (D) | 887 | 98 | 308 | 1188 |
| 4. | Thomas Berglund (F) | 669 | 102 | 353 | 1083 |
| 5. | Per-Åge Skrøder (F) | 856 | 260 | 513 | 1060 |
SHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan Sandström (D) | 952 | 64 | 166 | 230 |
| 2. | Joel Lundqvist (F) | 915 | 199 | 312 | 511 |
| 3. | Karl Fabricius (F) | 905 | 108 | 141 | 249 |
| 4. | David Petrasek (D) | 887 | 98 | 210 | 308 |
| 5. | Per Åslund (F) | 873 | 214 | 267 | 481 |
SHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Pavol Regenda (F) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2. | Joona Koppanen (F) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1.50 |
| 3. |  Olivier Nadeau (F) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1.50 |
| 4. | Graeme Clarke (F) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1.50 |
| 5. | Åke Eksell (F) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.50 |
SHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Håkan Loob (F) | 1982-1983 | 36 | 42 | 76 |
| 2. | Pär Arlbrandt (F) | 2013-2014 | 53 | 26 | 71 |
| 3. | Bud Holloway (F) | 2012-2013 | 55 | 20 | 71 |
| 4. | Kristian Huselius (F) | 2000-2001 | 49 | 32 | 67 |
| 5. | Oscar Lindberg (F) | 2025-2026 | 52 | 30 | 67 |
SHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Håkan Loob (F) | 1982-1983 | 36 | 42 | 76 |
| 2. |  Tom Bissett (F) | 1998-1999 | 50 | 40 | 52 |
| 3. | Mats Åhlberg (F) | 1976-1977 | 35 | 39 | 64 |
| 4. | Håkan Loob (F) | 1991-1992 | 40 | 37 | 66 |
| 5. | Antti Suomela (F) | 2022-2023 | 51 | 37 | 66 |
SHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ryan Lasch (F) | 2021-2022 | 52 | 53 | 66 |
| 2. | Bud Holloway (F) | 2012-2013 | 55 | 51 | 71 |
| 3. | Tony Mårtensson (F) | 2007-2008 | 55 | 50 | 67 |
| 4. | Johan Davidsson (F) | 2009-2010 | 55 | 46 | 58 |
| 5. | Pär Arlbrandt (F) | 2013-2014 | 53 | 45 | 71 |
SHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lance Ward (D) | 2006-2007 | 50 | 10 | 273 |
| 2. | Emil Kåberg (F) | 2004-2005 | 47 | 6 | 213 |
| 3. | Lance Ward (D) | 2007-2008 | 52 | 7 | 212 |
| 4. | Johnny Oduya (D) | 2003-2004 | 42 | 8 | 173 |
| 5. | Ross Lupaschuk (D) | 2005-2006 | 49 | 31 | 168 |
List of SHL Champions
SHL Awards
- SHL Assist of the Year
- SHL Best Face-Off Percentage
- SHL Best GAA
- SHL Best Junior (EliteProspects.com Award)
- SHL Best Player (Guldpucken)
- SHL Best Plus/Minus
- SHL Best SVS%
- SHL Bodycheck of the Year
- SHL Champion
- SHL Championship Clinching Goal
- SHL Coach of the Year
- SHL Defenseman of the Year
- SHL Forward of the Year
- SHL Goal of the Year
- SHL Goaltender of the Year
- SHL Most Assists
- SHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- SHL Most Assists by Junior
- SHL Most Assists Playoffs
- SHL Most Gentlemanly Player
- SHL Most Goals
- SHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- SHL Most Goals by Junior
- SHL Most Goals Playoffs
- SHL Most Hits
- SHL Most Penalized Player
- SHL Most Penalized Player Playoffs
- SHL Most Points
- SHL Most Points by Defenseman
- SHL Most Points by Defenseman Playoffs
- SHL Most Points by Foreigner
- SHL Most Points by Junior
- SHL Most Points by U18 Junior
- SHL Most Points Playoffs
- SHL Most PP Goals
- SHL Most SH Goals
- SHL Most Valuable Player
- SHL Most Valuable Player (Guldhjälmen)
- SHL Playoffs MVP (Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy)
- SHL Rookie of the Year
- SHL Rookie of the Year Nominee (1 of 4)
- SHL Save of the Year
- SHL SM Silver Medal
- Swedish Coach of the Year
- Swedish Defenseman of the Year (Salming Trophy)
- Swedish Forward of the Year
- Swedish Gentleman of the Year (Rinkens Riddare)
- Swedish Goalie of the Year (Honken Trophy)
- Swedish Player of the Year (Guldpucken)