Pucken

Pucken is a Swedish ice hockey trophy awarded to the winner of Sweden's national junior championship, a competition for male players in the junior age category. Administered by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association (Svenska Ishockeyförbundet), the prize is one of the oldest and most prestigious trophies in Swedish junior hockey.

Established in the postwar era, the competition has evolved in format and age limits. Historically the tournament has served as a showcase for young talent, often under-20 or under-21, though the precise age cutoffs have changed over time. The trophy is presented to the winning team after the national final, and its engraving records the year and the club.

The trophy itself consists of a hockey puck mounted on a base; the base bears the team name and year. The name "Pucken" refers to "the puck" in Swedish and has become a symbol of junior-level achievement within Swedish hockey culture.

Many Pucken winners have progressed to higher levels, including the Swedish Hockey League and national teams, and some have gone on to successful international careers. The award is part of a broader tradition of honors in Swedish hockey that highlights talent at various stages of development.

See also: Guldpucken, the award for the best Swedish hockey player of the year.