Spengler Cup

[SJC00]

Just wondering if anyone has been to the Spengler Cup. I'd love to hear what its like. Or even seen some pictures. Its shown in Canada every year now. and I love it.

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[Alessandro Seren Rosso]

It is in Davos, Switzerland

 

[Grabo59]

Can somebody please clarify for me exactly how the Spengler Cup Works. What I mean is how are the team chosen? I know that most are club teams representing their country, but what about team Canada? How do they choose the players? Thanks in advance.

 

[SJC00]

Its not team representing their country other than canada. Like the host team is Davos. But they are a club team. Then I believe thye invite other club teams. Like the RSL team was Mettallurg the last few years. the Czech team was Sparta Prague. I think there might be a German team. But the canadians just make a team out of canadians who play in europe. Mostly the Swiss leauge because it stops for the tournament. They pick up maybe 3 AHL's but try to go with mostly Europe players so they have experience with the big ice.

But I just love that its played in that amazing arena. and the fans are just crazy.

 

[sk84fun_dc]

I was happy to see an English option on the website, but I could not get it to work, oh well


http://www.spenglercup.ch



http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/silver_splashspenglercup.htm

 

[Slitty]

Its basically a historic hockey tournament, one of, if not the oldest annual international competitions. Consists of club teams representing European nations and an all-star Canadian team of primarily players playing in Europe. Great fun.

 

[vbet*]

During the lockout I watched as many games as possible. The atmosphere is amazing and I give my kudos to the fans over there.