Formerly | Suomensarja (1935–1974) Finland-liiga (1992–1994) Fazer liiga (1994–1996) |
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Sport | Ice hockey |
Founded | 1974 |
Ceased | 2000 |
Replaced by | Mestis |
No. of teams | 8–16 |
Country | Finland |
Last champion(s) | Kärpät |
Most titles | SaiPa, Kärpät (5) |
Level on pyramid | Level 2 |
Promotion to | Liiga |
Relegation to | II-Divisioona |
I-Divisioona was the second tier of ice hockey in Finland from 1974 to 2000. It replaced the previous league Suomensarja that ran from 1936 to 1974.
I-Divisioona was known as the Finland-liiga (1992–1994) and the Fazer liiga (1994–1996) due to naming rights deals.
In 2000, I-Divisioona was replaced by Mestis.