Tappara Tampere Head Coach Kari Jalonen: “Växjö have consistently been one of the top teams in Sweden for many years. We know we’re in for a tough challenge.”

Red Bull Salzburg Head Coach Alan Letang: “The Lakers are an incredible organisation that play a very disciplined game. They excel at controlling the puck, clogging up the neutral zone and forcing you into mistakes. Our challenge will be to match their patience. We can’t afford to beat ourselves.”

Genève-Servette Head Coach Sam Hallam: “Växjö are a club I know very well after spending ten years there. I have a lot of respect for the organisation, the people and the culture they’ve built. They’re consistently one of the top teams in Sweden, so it’s a game we’re really looking forward to.”

Adler Mannheim Head Coach Dallas Eakins: “A modern European powerhouse. Their organisation has established an incredible standard of excellence over the past decade. Every time you play a Swedish team you know you’ll face speed, structure and tremendous skill. It will be a great test for our group.”

HK Nitra Head Coach Erik Caladi: “Despite their relatively short history, Växjö have established themselves at the absolute forefront of Swedish hockey. I have been closely following the club since coach Sam Hallam’s tenure, as he left an extraordinary legacy and blueprint there.”

Dynamo Pardubice Head Coach Filip Pešán: “Växjö are one of the best teams in Sweden. In recent years, they have won three championship titles and regularly play at the very top. We are looking forward to facing them in Pardubice, it will be a great match.”