2010–11 Elitserien season
The 2010–11 Elitserien season was the 36th season of Elitserien. The regular season ran from 15 September 2010 to 5 March 2011, and the following playoffs ended on 14 April. HV71 won the regular season, scoring the game-winning empty net goal against Södertälje SK in the final round. Färjestads BK won the playoffs and thus became Swedish champions, beating Skellefteå AIK 4–1 in the finals. All of the local derby games between AIK and Djurgårdens IF were played in the Ericsson Globe.
| 2010–11 Elitserien season | |
|---|---|
| League | Elitserien |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | 16 September 2010 – 5 March 2011 |
| Total attendance | 2,032,841 (reg. season) |
| Average attendance | 6,160 (reg. season) |
| Regular season | |
| League Champion | HV71 |
| Season MVP | Viktor Fasth (AIK) |
| Top scorer | Joakim Lindström (Skellefteå AIK) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Anders Bastiansen (Färjestad BK) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Färjestad BK |
| Runners-up | Skellefteå AIK |
On 26 December 2010, a game was held outdoors between Färjestads BK and Frölunda HC in Karlstad, continuing a tradition of outdoor games started in the previous season. Like last season, the home team won the game, this time in front of 15,274 spectators.
In Kvalserien, Modo Hockey requalified and Växjö Lakers HC qualified for the 2011–12 Elitserien season for the first time ever at the expense of Södertälje SK.