2016–17 SHL season
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The 2016–17 SHL season is the 42nd season of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). The regular season began in September 2016 and ended in March 2017. The playoffs follow the conclusion of the regular season.
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2016–17 SHL season | |
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League | Swedish Hockey League |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Duration | September 2016 – April 2017 |
Regular season | |
League Champion | Växjö Lakers |
Top scorer | Joakim Lindström (Skellefteå AIK) |
Playoffs | |
Playoffs MVP | Simon Önerud (HV71) |
Finals champions | HV71 |
Runners-up | Brynäs IF |
SHL seasons | |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → |
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Rögle BK and Leksands IF were forced to play in the SHL qualifiers to defend their SHL status. Rögle won their series against BIK Karlskoga in four games while Leksand lost to Mora IK over six games. Therefore, Mora were promoted to the SHL at the expense of Leksand.