The Swedish men's national ice hockey team (Swedish: Sveriges herrlandslag i ishockey) is the national men's ice hockey team of Sweden, governed by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association (Svenska Ishockeyförbundet). It is one of the most successful national ice hockey teams in the world and a member of the so-called "Big Six", the unofficial group of six of the strongest men's ice hockey nations, along with Canada, Finland, the United States and Russia (formerly Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union).
The team's nickname Tre Kronor, meaning "Three Crowns", refers to the emblem on the team jersey, which is found in the lesser national coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sweden.
The three crowns of the Swedish coat of arms, the inspiration for the team's nickname and jersey emblem.
The name Tre Kronor means "Three Crowns" and refers to the three crowns on the team jersey. The three crowns represent the lesser national coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sweden and the national emblem.
The team has won numerous medals at both the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.
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Early History and Design
The Swedish men's national ice hockey team, or Tre Kronor (Three Crowns in Swedish), as it is called in Sweden, is one of the most successful ice hockey teams in the world.
Sweden's first international game was Sweden 8-0 Belgium (Antwerp, Belgium; 23 April 1920).
Some of Sweden's biggest wins include:
- Sweden 24-1 Belgium (Prague, Czechoslovakia; 16 February 1947)
- Sweden 23-0 Italy (St. Moritz, Switzerland; 8 February 1948)
Historical Achievements
The team has won numerous medals at both the World Championships and the Olympic Games. In 2006, they became the first team to win both tournaments in the same calendar year, by winning the 2006 Winter Olympics in a thrilling final against Finland by 3-2, and the 2006 World Championships by beating Czech Republic in the final, 4-0.
In 2013 the team was the first team to win the World Championships at home since the Soviet Union in 1986.
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The 2006 Sweden men's national teams were recognized with the IIHF Milestone Award in 2025, for becoming the first men's national team to win both an Olympic gold medal and the World Championships in the same year. Sweden won gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2006 IIHF World Championship, the former which was their first Olympic gold since 1994.
The Swedish men's national ice hockey team is one of the "Big Six".
Team Information
Here is some basic information about the Swedish national ice hockey team:
- Nickname: Tre Kronor (Three Crowns)
- Association: Swedish Ice Hockey Association
- General manager: Josef Boumedienne, Anders Lundberg
- Head coach: Sam Hallam
- Captain: Rasmus Andersson
- Home stadium: Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
- Team colors: Yellow and Blue
- IIHF code: SWE
Team Records
Sweden's team records include:
- Most games: Jörgen Jönsson (285)
- Most points: Sven Tumba (186)
IIHF World Ranking
Sweden's IIHF ranking includes:
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- Current IIHF: 4 (26 May 2025)
- Highest IIHF: 1 (2006-07, 2013-14)
- Lowest IIHF: 7 (2021, 2024)
Here is a table summarizing Sweden's performance in the IIHF World Ranking:
| Ranking Type | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 4 | 2025 (May 26) |
| Highest | 1 | 2006-07, 2013-14 |
| Lowest | 7 | 2021, 2024 |