Norwegian Second Division (ice hockey)

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Norwegian Second Division
Sport Ice hockey
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CountryFlag of Norway.svg  Norway
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champion(s)
Manglerud Star
Promotion to Norwegian First Division (ice hockey)

The Norwegian Second Division is the third level of ice hockey in Norway. It is below the First Division.

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The following clubs are as, of April 2024, playing in the 2. divisjon for the 2023–24 season.

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