It is one of the most successful national ice hockey teams in the world and a member of the so-called "Big Six", the unofficial group of the six strongest men's ice hockey nations, along with Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia and the United States.

The first time this emblem was used on the national team's jersey was on 12 February 1938, during the World Championships in Prague.

[6] The team has won numerous medals at both the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

In 2006, they became the first team to win both tournaments in the same calendar year, by winning the 2006 Winter Olympics in a thrilling final against Finland by 3–2, and the 2006 World Championships by beating Czech Republic in the final, 4–0.

[9][10] Head coach: Sam Hallam The following table shows Sweden's all-time international record in official matches (WC, OG, EC), correct as of 26 May 2024.