Mestis is the second-highest men's ice hockey league in Finland. The league was established by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association in 2000 to replace the I-divisioona.
Mestis is the highest league that can be reached through playing merits alone. Wikipedia
Domestic cup(s): Finnish Cup
First season: 2000–01
Level on pyramid: Level 2
Most recent champion(s): IPK; (2023–24)
Promotion to: SM-liiga (closed until 2025)
Relegation to: Suomi-sarja
Teams