Europe: Tatra Cup 2025

The 2025/26 Champions League season delivered unparalleled drama, culminating in Tappara Tampere's historic triumph over perennial powerhouse Frölunda HC, signaling a shift in European hockey's elite landscape.

As September dawns, the global hockey landscape has seen a flurry of club friendly action, with teams from various top leagues using these exhibition games to fine-tune systems, assess new talent, and build chemistry before the official puck drop of their respective seasons.