Hyperborean Hockey League

The Hyperborean Hockey League (HHL, Russian: Гиперборейская хоккейная лига, ГХЛ) is a professional ice hockey league based in Vandistan, comprising 12 teams. The league's annual championship, the Hempress Cup, is awarded to the playoff champion at the end of each season. The HHL's headquarters are located in downtown Noshkolm at the EqualCorp Arena. 
== History ==
=== Founding and Early Years ===
The Hyperborean Hockey League was originally established as the Vandi SSR Championship League by Mykhailo Yevenko in 1955. The league was a product of the Soviet era, providing a structured competition for ice hockey in the region.
=== Name Changes and Expansion ===
In 1994, the league was briefly renamed the Vandi Hockey League before adopting its current name, the Hyperborean Hockey League. The league began with 6 teams and remained relatively small until 1991, when it began to expand. By 2018, the league had grown to include 10 teams. The most recent expansion occurred in 2021, bringing the total number of teams to 12.
=== Modern Era ===
In 2023, the corporate entity EqualCorp took over the operations of the HHL, becoming its parent company. This acquisition brought significant financial investment to the league, facilitating rapid growth and development unprecedented in its history.
== Teams ==
List of Teams
Conference	Team 	City 	Joined
Northern 	Kosmos Kartulstolt 	Kartulstolt 	1955
Northern 	Matros Dangys 	Dangys 	2021
Northern 	Dinamo Fudzi 	Fyydzhi 	1955
Northern 	Farao Fyydzhi 	Fyydzhi 	1955
Northern 	Tumapom Kotshau 	Kotshau 	2022
Northern 	Traktor Barentsburg 	Barentsburg 	1955
Southern 	CSKA Longyearbyen 	Longyearbyen	2018
Southern 	Imperator Longyearbyen	Longyearbyen	1955*
Southern 	Kozak Noshkolm 	Noshkolm 	2016
Southern 	Ruudag Bjarkbalai 	Bjarkbalai 	2003
Southern 	Metallurg Bellshtatt 	Bellshtatt 	2003
Southern 	Energia Saratram 	Saratram 	1955
* Founded as the Sparta Longyirgrad with Imperator officially being designated as the successor team
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