2012–13 Division 1 season (Swedish ice hockey)
The 2012/13 season is the 14th season of Division 1 as the third highest Swedish hockey league.
Mode
The league was divided into six regional groups. In each region, teams can qualify or must compete in the relegation round for the promotion round. This is also carried out within the individual regions.
For one victory after regulation time, each team receives three points for a win after extra time or two shootout points in defeat after extra time or shootout there is a point and a defeat after regular time zero points.
Participant
Group A: soil RF, IF Björklöven, Kalix UHC, Kiruna IF, Piteå HC, Tegs SK, Vännäs HC
Group B: Brunflo IK, Kovlands IF, Kramfors - Alliansen, Njurunda SK, RF Örnsköldsvik, Östersund IK, Sollefteå HK and IF Sundsvall Hockey
Group C: Borlänge HF, Enköpings SK, Falu IF, Hedemora SK, Hudiksvalls HC, IFK Ore, Lindlövens IF, IF Surahammars, Tierps HK, Valbo HC
Group D: Åkers IF, Wings HC Arlanda, Botkyrka HC, Huddinge IK, Järfälla HC, Nacka HK, Nyköping Hockey, IF Vallentuna BK, Väsby IK HK, Visby Roma HK
Group E: IFK Arboga IK, IK Grästorps, HC Vita Hästen, IFK Kumla IK, Mariestad BoIS HC, Mjölby HC, Skövde IK, Tranås AIF Västerviks IK, Vimmerby Hockey
Group F: Borås HC, Halmstad HF, Helsingborgs HC, IK Pantern, Kallinge -Ronneby IF, Kristianstad IK, IK Kungälvs, Mörrums GoIS IK, IK Nittorps, Nybro Vikings IF, IK Olofströms