For the first time since 2019, the Spengler Cup returns to the international stage.
The historic tournament hosted in Switzerland is back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Six teams from North America and Europe are meeting for six days of competition.
Team Canada are technically the reigning champions, having hosted the Spengler Cup in 2019. The country has won four out of the last five tournaments and has won more Spengler Cups than other club with 16 wins, one more than HC Davos.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 Spengler Cup.
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What is the Spengler Cup?
The Spengler Cup is an annual invitational tournament held in Switzerland. It is hosted by HC Davos, one of the team's in Switzerland's National League.
Dr. Carl Spengler created the tournament during WWI in order to "promote unity and contact between nations." The tournament was held outdoors every year until 1979, when it made the switch to an indoor rink.
In addition to HC Davos, five other teams are invited to the tournament. Those teams have previously consisted of top European clubs, national teams and even university programs.
This year, the teams consist of the following: HC Davos (Switzerland), Sparta Prague (Czech Republic), Orebro HK (Sweden), IFK Helsinki (Finland), HC Ambri-Piotta (Switzerland) and Team Canada.
When is the 2022 Spengler Cup?
- Start date: Monday, Dec. 26
- End date: Saturday, Dec. 31
The 2022 Spengler Cup is set to run for six days from Monday, Dec. 26 to Saturday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve.
The first three days will consist of games against other members of their group. Each team plays two contests in group play.
The quarterfinals are going to be on Thursday, Dec. 29 and the semifinals will be on Friday, Dec. 30. The six-team tourney wraps up with the final on Saturday, Dec. 31.
How to watch the 2022 Spengler Cup on TV, live streams
- TV Channel: TSN
- Live stream: TSN.ca, TSN app
Fans looking to watch the Spengler Cup action can watch the games through TSN's platforms.
Games will be broadcast live on TSN's channels, as well as available to stream on TSN.ca or in the TSN app.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Dec. 26 | 9 a.m. | HC Ambri-Piotta vs. Orebro HK | TSN2 |
| 2 p.m. | Sparta Prague vs. Canada | TSN2 | |
| Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 9 a.m. | IFK Helsinki vs. Orebro HK | TSN3 |
| 2 p.m. | HC Davos vs. Canada | TSN3 | |
| Wednesday, Dec. 28 | 9 a.m. | HC Ambri-Piotta vs. IFK Helsinki | TSN2 |
| 2 p.m. | Sparta Prague vs. HC Davos | TSN2 | |
| Thursday, Dec. 29 | 9 a.m. | Orebro HK vs. Canada (Quarterfinal) | TSN2 |
| 2 p.m. | HC Davos vs. IFK Helsinki (Quarterfinal) | TSN4 | |
| Friday, Dec. 30 | 9 a.m. | HC Davos vs. HC Ambri Piotta (Semifinal) | TSN3/4 |
| 2 p.m. | Sparta Prague vs Orebro HK (Semifinal) | TSN3 | |
| Saturday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m. | Sparta Prague vs. HC Ambri Piotta (Final) | TSN1/4 |
Where is the 2022 Spengler Cup?
- Location: Davos, Switzerland
- Venue: Eisstadion Davos
The Spengler Cup once again takes place in Davos, Switzerland at Eisstadion Davos, the home rink of HC Davos of the Swiss National League. It has become the premier site for the annual tournament.
Spengler Cup 2022 standings
The six teams at the Spengler Cup are split into two groups. The groups are always titled Group Torriani and Group Cattini, named after Bibi Torriani and Hans Cattini, two key figures in Swiss hockey history.
The teams each play the other clubs in their group once during the group stage. After that, the top teams from each group get a bye to the semifinals. The No. 2 team from Torriani plays the No. 3 team from Cattini, and vice versa. The winners advance to the semifinals, and the semifinal winners play in the final.
It is single elimination in the knockout stage. There is no game played for third place.
In group play, the Spenlger Cup uses the IIHF point system — regulation wins are three, overtime/shootout wins are two, overtime/shootout losses are one and regulation losses are zero.
| Team | Games | Wins | OT Wins | OT Losses | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Ambri-Piotta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Orebro HK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| IFK Helsinki | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team | Games | Wins | OT Wins | OT Losses | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Prague | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HC Davos | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Spengler Cup 2022 schedule, results
Monday, Dec. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| HC Ambri-Piotta 5, Orebro HK 2 | FINAL |
| Sparta Prague 3, Canada 2 | FINAL |
Tuesday, Dec. 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Orebro HK 5, 1FK Helsinki 2 | FINAL |
| HC Davos 2, Canada 1 | FINAL |
Wednesday, Dec. 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| HC Ambri-Piotta 7, IFK Helsinki 3 | FINAL |
| Sparta Prague 9, HC Davos 2 | FINAL |
Thursday, Dec. 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Quarterfinal — Orebro HK 3, Canada 1 | FINAL |
| Quarterfinal — HC Davos 3, IFK Helsinki 2 | FINAL |
Friday, Dec. 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Semifinal — Sparta Prague 4, Orebro HK 3 | FINAL |
| Semifinal — HC Ambri Piotta 5, HC Davos 0 | FINAL |
Saturday, Dec. 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Final — HC Ambri Piotta 3, Sparta Prague 2 | FINAL |
