League position and verified status
Denmark’s 1. division is the senior competition below Metal Ligaen and also has a development function. Danmarks Ishockey Union continues to identify 1. division in its competition materials and club information.
2026/27 competition framework
A complete 2026/27 regulation package could not be confirmed at verification time. Do not carry forward the previous season’s U20 quota, team list or playoff format as current facts. The club must provide the applicable DIU rules before an offer is accepted.
Clubs and choosing a target
The route can involve senior and development priorities, so age and local-player requirements may materially affect an import. Ask the club to identify the exact team, role, match eligibility and relationship with any Metal Ligaen organisation.
What clubs assess
Clubs compare skating pace, decisions under pressure, special-teams value, role, verified recent statistics, full-game video, health, contract status, citizenship and administrative readiness. The application must show value at this exact level, not only career totals.
Roster and foreign-player checks
No universal import limit is safe to publish without the current competition rules and the player’s exact status. The club and federation must confirm in writing how citizenship, registration history, age and roster rules apply on the intended match date.
Recruitment timing and tryouts
Recruitment can continue before and during the season, but a listed club is not evidence of an opening. Confirm who invited the player, dates, evaluation criteria, expenses, insurance, accommodation and the decision deadline. A trial is not a contract.
Contract, pay and housing
There is no official universal salary table for every club. Put gross or net pay, payment dates, taxes, bonuses, housing, deposit, utilities, meals, travel, equipment, insurance, injury protection, trial status, termination and return travel in writing.
Residence and right to work
EU/EEA and third-country citizens follow different immigration and employment routes. A club invitation or sports agreement does not by itself grant entry, residence or work permission. Verify the official route for the player and club before travel.
IIHF transfer, registration and insurance
A move between national associations follows current IIHF transfer rules. The international transfer does not replace national registration, competition eligibility, insurance, immigration permission or a valid agreement. Confirm responsibility for every step and fee.
Player application package
Send passport and any second citizenship; birth year, position, shot, height and weight; current team; verified statistics; Elite Prospects or federation profile; role-based highlights and a recent full game; contract or release status; injury status and exact availability.
Official sources and FAQ
Verified: 31 July 2026.
What level is Denmark’s 1. division?
It is the senior competition below Metal Ligaen and also serves development purposes.
Are the 2025/26 U20 rules valid for 2026/27?
That cannot be assumed. The current DIU regulation must be checked.
Is it automatically suitable for an import?
No. Age, role, roster rules and club need must all fit.
Is an international transfer the only requirement?
No. DIU registration and all immigration and eligibility steps also apply.
Get a league assessment
Send your profile, statistics, full game, citizenship and contract status. EHA will assess whether 1. division is a realistic target and identify a next step without promising a contract.
Get assessed for 1. division