paneeliga

Paneeliga is a professional ice hockey league in the Netherlands. It was established in 1975 and is the highest level of ice hockey in the country. The league is composed of 12 teams, with each team playing a 48-game schedule. The regular season runs from September to February, followed by a playoff round to determine the champion.

The Paneeliga is organized by the Dutch Ice Hockey Federation (NIJB). The league operates on a promotion and relegation system, with the top teams competing for the national championship while the bottom teams face the possibility of relegation to the lower-tier Hoofdklasse. The league is known for its competitive nature and the high level of skill exhibited by the players.

The Paneeliga has produced several notable players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) and other international leagues. The league also hosts the Dutch national ice hockey team's home games and is a major contributor to the growth and popularity of ice hockey in the Netherlands.

In addition to the men's league, there is also a women's league, the Paneeliga Vrouwen, which operates under the same structure and follows a similar schedule. The women's league has also seen success on the international stage, with Dutch players making significant contributions to the national team and other international competitions.