HC Fribourg-Gottéron

On December 31, HC Fribourg-Gotteron won the 96th Spengler Cup with a dominant 7-2 final victory over the Straubing Tigers to capture its first title in club history. Now the team from the town on the Saane River has decided to defend its title this upcoming December.

Team Canada

It has been quite some time since the "eternal favorite" last claimed the title - their most recent victory dates back to 2019. For the success-spoiled North Americans, this is an unusually "long" dry spell. But those who thirst can often unlock unexpected strength.

HC Davos

In a close semifinal, HC Davos was dethroned last year by the new champion Fribourg-Gottéron. As a result, the host's ambitions for their 17th title had to be postponed by a year. HCD is eager to reclaim its position as the sole record holder, and the 97th edition presents the opportunity to do so.