The Swedish Hockey Hall of Fame was created 2011 to honor those individuals who have contributed to Swedish ice hockey. The Hall of Fame includes notable players, coaches, referees and other personalities. The first inductees were honored 2011 and are recorded with an inductee number. Currently (2012) there are 51 inductees in the hall of fame. Some election is by voting open to the public. Swedish Ishockeys Hockey Hall of Fame is independent of the International Ice Hockey Federation Hockey Hall of Fame, but operated with similar structure and regulatory framework.