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Wikipedia - IK Oskarshamn
IK Oskarshamn is an ice hockey club from Oskarshamn in Sweden. The team plays in the top-tier league, SHL, after succeeding through the 2019 SHL qualifiers and thus earning promotion to the SHL. The 2019–20 season was the team's first season in the top-tier league.
History
IK Oskarshamn (abbreviated as IKO) was founded on 27 May 1970 when the ice hockey sections of Oskarshamns AIK and IFK Oskarshamn were merged into one club. Originally known as AIK–IFK Oskarshamn, it adopted the name IK70 for the 1972–1973 season, and finally IK Oskarshamn in 1986.
The team thrice reached the final qualification stage for the highest league in Sweden before their promotion there. This happened in the 2000–01, 2004–05 as well as the 2018–19 season. The team plays its home games in Be-Ge Hockey Center which has a capacity of 3,275 people. The arena was first built in 1974 but was completely renovated and enlarged in 2005.
Seasons
In the 2000–01 season and in the 2004–05 season IK Oskarshamn succeeded to reach the Kvalserien. In Kvalserien the team finished in 5th place the first year and in 6th place the second year. In the 2010–11 season IK Oskarshamn finished 9th in Hockeyallsvenskan, six points from playing in the new pre-qualification.
Both in 2011–12 season and in 2012–13 season IK Oskarshamn finished topp-7 and reached the Playoff round. IK Oskarshamns Evan McGrath was the top scorer in the HockeyAllsvenskan regular season with 50 points in 52 games.
Founded in 1970, IK Oskarshamn has a rich history and a strong fan base. The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home games at the Be-Ge Hockey Center, a modern arena with a seating capacity of over 3,000.
IK Oskarshamn has a reputation for developing talented players and competing at a high level in the SHL. The team has had success in both regular season play and in the playoffs, and they are known for their fast-paced, exciting style of play.
Overall, IK Oskarshamn is a respected and competitive team in Swedish ice hockey, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the SHL.