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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Published in:Sport in society 2022-05, Vol.25 (6), p.1125-1141
Main Authors: Carlsson, Bo, Backman, Jyri, Stark, Tobias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
commercialization
Culture
glocalization
Hegemony
Hockey
Ice hockey
Idrottsvetenskap
local identity
logotype
NHL
Professional hockey
Resistance
SHL
Sport management
Sport Science
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