Mestis
Mestis (from Finnish: Mestaruussarja, meaning 'Championship series') is the second-highest men's ice hockey league in Finland. The league was established by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association in 2000 to replace the I-divisioona ('First Division').
| Current season, competition or edition: 2023–24 Mestis season | |
| Formerly | I-Divisioona |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Finnish Ice Hockey Association |
| Inaugural season | 2000–01 |
| Motto | Suomen viihdyttävintä lätkää (Finland’s most entertaining hockey) |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Country | Finland |
| Most recent champion(s) | Kiekko-Espoo (2022–23) |
| Most titles | Jukurit (7) |
| TV partner(s) | C More |
| Level on pyramid | Level 2 |
| Promotion to | SM-liiga (closed until 2025) |
| Relegation to | Suomi-sarja |
| Domestic cup(s) | Finnish Cup |
| Related competitions | SM-liiga, Suomi-sarja |
| Official website | Mestis.fi |
Mestis is the highest league that can be reached through playing merits alone. Being promoted to SM-liiga is only possible if a team's Liiga license application is accepted. Mestis, however, is an open league where relegation and promotion are possible with the 3rd league, Suomi-sarja.
Mestis is also the highest league governed by the FIHA.
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