Wikipedia - Göteborg HC
Göteborg Hockey Club, abbreviated as Göteborg HC or GHC, are an ice hockey club in Angered, a borough of Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg) in southwestern Sweden. They played in the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL), the top Swedish women's hockey league, during 2017 to November 2022. In early November 2022, the club withdrew from the SDHL.
History
Göteborg HC was founded in 2014 and its representative team earned promotion to the SDHL in 2017. The team finished the regular season in last place during each of the five seasons they completed in the SDHL but they managed to avoid relegation each time.
The club earned its first win in the SDHL in November 2017, with a 4–2 victory over SDE Hockey.
In October 2020, goaltender Frida Axell became the first Göteborg HC player to earn a call-up to the senior Swedish national team.
The team is known for its strong defensive play and aggressive style of play. They have a talented roster of players, including several Swedish national team members, who are skilled in both offense and defense. The team's captain, Emma Eliasson, is a standout player who has represented Sweden in international competitions.
Goteborg HC Women has a dedicated fan base and plays their home games at the Frölundaborg Arena in Gothenburg. The team is committed to promoting women's ice hockey and inspiring young girls to pursue the sport. They also prioritize community involvement and regularly participate in charity events and youth hockey clinics.
Overall, Goteborg HC Women is a highly respected and successful ice hockey team that continues to make a significant impact on the sport in Sweden and beyond.