Swedish Super League - History

History

The Swedish Super League was founded in 1995 under the name Elitserien. It then replaced the Division 1 league as the high level floorball league of Sweden. Between the seasons 1995-96 and 1998-99 the league was divided into a northern and a southern group. Since the 1999-2000 season, it is a national league.

In March 2007, it was decided that the Elitserien will comprise 14 teams from the 2008-09 season.

In May 2007, the name of league was changed from Elitserien to the Swedish Super League.

Mika Kohonen holds the record for points in one season (107 p in 29 games) and also the all time record for points in the Swedish Super League.

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