The hegemonic impact of the NHL and the ‘Americanization’ of Swedish ice hockey and resistance: Rögle BK as ‘hockey culture’

The article investigate the impact of National Hockey League (NHL) and its hegemonic cultural impact on the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). This is done in light of the concept of Americanization. Thus, the study traces two different stages in the Americanization process, in relation to the first comme...

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Main Authors: Backman, J. (Author), Carlsson, B. (Author), Stark, T. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 2022
Subjects:
NHL
SHL
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