history of the Spengler Cup
The Davos physician Dr. Carl Spengler – son of Dr. Alexander Spengler, who laid the foundation for the health resort of Davos – was an enthusiastic supporter of the HC Davos, founded in 1921. In his effort to support his club and, at the same time, to reunite nations divided by the First World War through sporting encounters, he donated a challenge trophy at Christmas 1923.
Carl Spengler's intention – as stated in the original charter – was to give the once-hostile nations an opportunity to rediscover mutual understanding and trust through fair and friendly competition, and to extend a hand of camaraderie.
Immerse yourself in the history of the world’s oldest club tournament.
THE TOURNAMENT ON THE RISE
Two winners for the tenth anniversary
LTC Prague (1930, 1932, and 1937), Oxford University (1931 and 1932), HC Davos (1933, 1936, and 1938), and Diavoli Rossoneri Milan (1934 and 1935) were the Spengler Cup winners of the 1930s.
2024
HC Fribourg-Gottéron wins the first title in the club's history
In a thrilling final match, Fribourg led the Straubing Tigers 3:1 after just 192 seconds of play and ultimately secured a decisive 7:2 victory. The "Dragons" had eliminated defending champion HC Davos in the semifinals, while Straubing triumphed over both top contenders Pardubice and Canada in the pre-semifinal and semifinal rounds. 2024 Winner: HC Fribourg-Gottéron
2023
The HCD equals the record set by Team Canada
The host team Davos wins the cup for the 16th time on the 100th anniversary of the tournament, equaling the record set by Team Canada. Coach Josh Holden's team remains unbeaten in all four matches and defeats the Czech top team Dynamo Pardubice 5-3 in the final. Winner 2023: HC Davos
2022
Ambri-Piotta is the 30th champion
HC Ambri-Piotta achieves a historic milestone. The Leventine team wins against Sparta Prague in a thrilling final, 3-2 after a penalty shootout. With this victory, Ambri becomes the 30th Spengler Cup champion in 99 years of the tournament, but only the fourth Swiss club to claim the trophy. For the Ticinese team, it marks the most prestigious success in the club's history. Winner 2022: HC Ambri-Piotta
2021
After 2020, the tournament in 2021 was also canceled due to the COVID pandemicfer
Everything was ready. Until the last moment, the organizers of the Spengler Cup fought to hold the traditional tournament in 2021. Initially, they were able to compensate for the COVID-related withdrawal of two teams with replacements. However, just about 24 hours before the first puck drop, the 94th edition had to be canceled for the second consecutive year. The canton revoked the event permit following a virus outbreak in Davos. 2021: Canceled due to the COVID pandemic
2020
Due to the effects of the COVID pandemic, the tournament in 2020 had to be canceled
For the fifth time in its 98-year history, and for the first time since 1956, the Spengler Cup could not take place in 2020. Aside from all the government restrictions to combat the spread of the virus, we couldn't imagine a Spengler Cup without a fan tent, without the Ice Dome, in a half-empty stadium, and without standing-room tribunes. Even with the best protection plan, a hockey celebration would neither be feasible nor meaningful. 2020: Canceled due to the COVID pandemic
2019
The Canadians set a new record
Team Canada wins the final of the 93rd Spengler Cup against the Czech champion Ocelari Trinec, becoming the sole record holder. For the 36th consecutive time, the Maple Leafs participated in the traditional tournament, reaching the final for the 24th time. With their 16th tournament victory, they established themselves as the exclusive Spengler Cup record holders, finishing without a single loss. The previous record had been shared between Team Canada and HC Davos. Winner 2019: Team Canada
2018
The Finns make sports history
As the first Finnish team, Kalpa Kuopio won the Spengler Cup. The decisive victory against Team Canada came in a high-quality, dramatic match that was decided in a penalty shootout after 15 attempts. Former NHL star Sami Kapanen, who is both the coach and club owner, impressively guided his young team to the title with attractive offensive hockey. Winner 2018: Kalpa Kuopio
2017
Canada defeats the Swiss Olympic team
At the 91st Spengler Cup, Team Canada not only celebrated its third consecutive title and 15th overall but also surprisingly defeated Team Suisse in an impressive manner with a score of 3-0 in the final. Despite the loss, the Swiss national team's participation was a significant success with both the audience and the media. Winner 2017: Team Canada
2016
90th Anniversary
The Spengler Cup celebrates its 90th anniversary, and Team Canada secures its 14th title. The Canadians need just one more tournament victory to match the record holder HC Davos (15 titles). This year, the tournament is led by Marc Gianola for the first time. Winner 2016: Team Canada
2015
Farewell to Fredi Pargätzi
In a high-caliber, fast-paced, and thrilling final, Team Canada defeats HC Lugano 4-3, winning the tournament for the 13th time. Just as emotional as the exciting final minutes was the farewell of organizing committee president Fredi Pargätzi, who handed over the leadership of the traditional tournament to his successor, Marc Gianola, after 26 years. Winner 2015: Team Canada
2014
Genève-Servette HC successfully defends its title
Genève-Servette HC wins the final match against Salavat Yulaev UFA 3-0, celebrating the second major title in the club's history. The Swiss team impressed throughout the tournament and is a deserving title defender. Winner 2014: Genève-Servette HC
2013
First Major Title for Servette
Genève-Servette HC wins the final match against CSKA Moscow 5-3, celebrating the first major title in the club's history. The Swiss team becomes the third Swiss club to win the Spengler Cup. In addition to the record-holder, host Davos, the ZSC Lions won in 1944 and 1945. Winner 2013: Genève-Servette HC
2012
Team Canada celebrates a triumphant victory
The NHL lockout turns the Spengler Cup into a hockey festival. The tournament victory can only be achieved through the spectacularly assembled Team Canada. They ultimately win the final against host Davos with a score of 7-2, celebrating their twelfth victory at the Davos traditional tournament. Winner 2012: Team Canada
2011
15th Victory for HCD
Host team Davos wins the Spengler Cup for the first time since 2006 and for the 15th time overall. The HCD defeats KHL representative Dinamo Riga in the final with a score of 3-2. Winner 2011: HC Davos
2010
With a New Format
For the first time, six teams participate in the Spengler Cup. Thanks to the new format, the tournament becomes more exciting. The victory goes to SKA Saint Petersburg (RUS). Winner 2010: SKA Saint Petersburg
2009
First Belarusian Victory
HK Dinamo Minsk achieves the first Belarusian victory in the 83-year tournament history with a 3-1 win in the final against host HC Davos. The hero of the final is Belarusian national goalie Andrei Mezin, who is also named the tournament's best goalie. Winner 2009: HK Dinamo Minsk
2008
Trophy to the Russian Capital
The winner is Dynamo Moscow, who triumphs with a 5-3 victory against Team Canada. The Russians bring the trophy back to the Russian capital after 17 years. Winner 2008: HK Dynamo Moscow
2007
Victory for Team Canada
After four years, Team Canada secures a win again. They defeat the Russian top team Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the final with a score of 2-1. Winner 2007: Team Canada
2006
80th Edition with Two New Teams
For the first time, Chimik Mytischi (Russia) and Mora IF (Sweden) participate in the 80th edition of the Spengler Cup. In the final, the host team HC Davos overcomes an early 0-2 deficit to defeat Team Canada 3-2. Winner 2006: HC Davos
2005
Magnitogorsk Enchants the Audience
The winner is Metallurg Magnitogorsk. The Russians defeat Team Canada with a score of 8-3, marking the first time a Russian team has won since 1991. Winner 2005: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
2004
Final Live on Czech TV
Davos wins the final against Sparta Prague with a score of 2-0. The significance of the event is highlighted by the fact that the final is broadcast live on Czech TV. Rick Nash sums it up succinctly: "I think only the Stanley Cup and the World Championship have a higher rating." Goalie Jonas Hiller is the hero of the Davos team. Winner 2004: HC Davos
2003
Tenth Victory for Team Canada
Team Canada wins with a 7-4 victory over host HC Davos. The Canadian team secures the tournament victory for the tenth time since 1984 and successfully defends its title. Winner 2003: Team Canada
2002
Sold Out
ZSC forward Jan Alston scores two goals to lead Team Canada to a 3-2 victory in the final against HC Davos. A total of 84,480 spectators attended the eleven matches, making the tournament a sellout. Winner 2002: Team Canada
2001
Title Defense
Davos successfully defends its title, winning 4-3 (in overtime) against Team Canada. Winner 2001: HC Davos
2000
Davos Resurrection
Under coach Arno Del Curto, HC Davos wins the Spengler Cup for the first time in 42 years. Winner 2000: HC Davos
1999
First Tournament Victory for the Kölner Haie
In the final, the Kölner Haie won the tournament with a 6-2 victory against HK Metallurg Magnitogorsk. This marked the Kölner's first success at the Spengler Cup and the first tournament win for a German team since EV Füssen in 1964. The victory represented the sixth overall tournament win for a German team. Winner 1999: Kölner Haie
1998
Fourth Consecutive Tournament Victory for Team Canada
Team Canada won the tournament with a 5-2 victory in the final against HC Davos. This marked their fourth consecutive title and their eighth tournament victory since 1984. Winner 1998: Team Canada
1997
«Mr. Spengler Cup» Andy Murray
Team Canada wins for the third consecutive time, for the sixth time under coach Andy Murray, and overall for the seventh time. With this victory, Murray earns the title of "Mr. Spengler Cup." Winner 1997: Team Canada
1996
First AHL-Team
For the first time, the Rochester Americans, an American professional team from the AHL, participate in the tournament. Winner 1996: Team Canada
1995
Fifth tournament victory for Team Canada
Team Canada claimed victory by defeating HK Lada Toljatti 3-0 in the final match. This marked the Canadians' fifth tournament win, following their previous successes in 1984, 1986, 1987, and 1992. Canadian player Gilles Thibaudeau was the tournament's top performer, amassing six points, including five goals. Winner 1995: Team Canada
1994
Successful title defense
Färjestad BK won the tournament again, defeating the host team HC Davos 3-0 in the final. With this victory, the Swedish club successfully defended their title. Swedish player Jonas Höglund from Färjestad BK was the tournament's top scorer, accumulating nine points. Winner 1994: Färjestad BK
1993
First Scandinavian victory
The rise of Scandinavian ice hockey is also evident in Davos. Färjestad BK becomes the first Swedish team to win the tournament in 1993 and 1994. On both occasions, they decisively triumphed in the final against a strengthened HC Davos—featuring players like Vyacheslav "Slava" Bykov, Andrei Khomutov, and in 1994, Dmitri Yushkevich—turning the game in the final period. Winner 1993: Färjestad BK
1992
Team Canada is back on the throne
In the final, Team Canada won the tournament by defeating Färjestad BK 6-5. For the third consecutive year, HC Davos did not participate and was represented by HC Fribourg-Gottéron. Swedish player Håkan Loob was the tournament's top performer, scoring eight points, including four goals. Winner 1992: Team Canada
1991
First tournament victory for HK ZSKA Moscow
HK ZSKA Moscow won the tournament for the first time by defeating HC Lugano 5-2 in the final. Following HK Spartak Moscow's victories in the previous two years, this marked the first tournament win for the Soviet record champion and the third overall victory for a Moscow club. Winner 1991: HK ZSKA Moscow
1990
New dimensions
In the 1990s, the Spengler Cup underwent significant changes under the new leadership of Fredi Pargätzi, particularly in its surrounding framework. The marketing of the popular tournament became more professional, with greater emphasis placed on nurturing sponsor relationships. Revenue reached new heights, and the increased profits played a crucial role in HC Davos's return to the top tier of Swiss hockey. Winner 1990: HK Spartak Moscow
1989
HK Spartak Moscow for the Fourth Time
HK Spartak Moscow won the tournament with a 5-3 victory over Färjestad BK in the final. This marked their fourth tournament win, following victories in 1980, 1981, and 1985. The 1989 Spengler Cup was characterized by an offensive style of play, providing plenty of show and spectacle for the spectators. Winner 1989: HK Spartak Moscow
1988
Two North American Teams
Team Canada and the USA Selects participated as the two North American teams. However, the top scorer was Russian Sergei Prijachin from Krilija Moscow. Winner 1988: USA Selects
1987
Team Canada for the Third Time Thanks to Shootout Victory
Team Canada triumphed with a 4-3 win in a shootout against the qualifying winner Krylja Sowetow Moscow. Russian Sergei Charin was the standout player of the tournament, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Winner 1987: Team Canada
1986
Final Game Again
For the first time in the modern era of the tournament, it concluded with the final game on New Year's Eve. Sokol Kiev lost to Team Canada 6-9. Winner 1986: Team Canada
1985
Not a Pretty Final
The final match of 1985 was not pretty for the 8,000 spectators in the stadium and around 300,000 viewers at home. Spartak Moscow and Team Canada engaged in a prolonged brawl, leading to a total of 58 penalty minutes awarded in the final. Winner 1985: HK Spartak Moscow
1984
Team Canada
The decision by the then organizing committee president Fredy Gfeller to invite Team Canada proved to be a savvy move. With their legendary fighting spirit and generous play on the ice, the overseas team quickly won the hearts of the audience. Over 62,000 spectators attended the Spengler Cup live. Winner 1984: Team Canada
1983
All Seats Sold for the First Time
For the first time, all seated tickets were sold in advance, attracting over 54,000 spectators to the Spengler Cup. Winner 1983: HK Dynamo Moscow
1982
New Attendance Record
The tournament reached a new attendance record with a total of 53,260 spectators. Five of the ten tournament games were sold out, including all four matches of HCD. Dukla Jihlava emerged victorious, winning all four of their games. Winner 1982: ASD Dukla Jihlava
1981
New Participation from a College Team
For the first time since 1967, a team from overseas, the US college team Minnesota, participated again. HK Spartak Moscow defended their title, which they first won in 1980. Winner 1981: HK Spartak Moscow
1980
HC Davos Returns
After six years, the strengthened HC Davos participated again instead of the national team. Winner 1980: HK Spartak Moscow
1979
Under one roof for the first time
For the first time, the tournament was held indoors. The number of spectators increased sharply by 11 percent to over 40,000 for the first time. Krylya Sovetov Moscow emerged as the winner, winning three of its four matches, ahead of Düsseldorfer EG. After their head-to-head match ended in a draw, Moscow won the tournament due to a better goal difference compared to Düsseldorf. Winner 1979: Krylya Sovetov Moscow
1978
ASD Dukla Jihlava unbeatable
ASD Dukla Jihlava emerged victorious, winning all four of its matches, ahead of AIK Stockholm. This marked the Czechoslovak Army Club's fourth tournament win, following victories in 1966, 1967, and 1969. As in previous years, the host club HC Davos did not participate, with the Swiss national team representing the country instead. Czechoslovak player Miloš Kupec was the tournament's top performer, scoring seven points, including five goals. Winner 1978: ASD Dukla Jihlava
1977
Third victory for SKA Leningrad
The tournament was marked by snowfall, interruptions, and cancellations. For the third time, it was decided in a penalty shootout. SKA Leningrad won three of its four matches, claiming the tournament title for the third time—after 1970 and 1971. As in previous years, the host team HC Davos did not participate and was represented by the Swiss national team. Winner 1977: SKA Leningrad
1976
Anniversary Tournament
Five national teams participated in the tournament, with Finland and Czechoslovakia each represented by a B team. The Czechoslovak team consisted of U19 junior national players who were not selected for the concurrently held Junior World Championship. The Finnish team, also known as the Olympic selection, was made up of junior national players along with players from Porin Ässät and Tappara. Winner 1976: USSR B National Team
1975
For the first time, only national teams competed in the Spengler Cup
With Poland, Norway, and Switzerland, along with select teams from Czechoslovakia and Finland, only national teams participated in the Spengler Cup for the first time. Winner 1975: Olympic Team Czechoslovakia
1974
Bad weather and Slovan Bratislava for the third time
With the national teams of Switzerland, Poland, and the Netherlands, a Finnish Olympic selection, and the defending champion Slovan Bratislava as the only club team, the 48th edition of the Spengler Cup was held for the first time as a national team tournament rather than a club tournament. This change was driven by the desire for the Swiss national ice hockey team to participate again. Winner 1974: Slovan Bratislava
1973
Victory of Slovan Bratislava at the 50th anniversary
Once again, the Czechoslovakians from Bratislava crowned themselves tournament champions, this time defeating HK Traktor Chelyabinsk in the final. Following Switzerland's relegation to Group C, a strengthened HCD participated in the tournament but lost nearly all matches by double digits. Winner 1973: Slovan Bratislava
1972
New visitor record
The Swiss national team helped the tournament achieve a new attendance record of 27,788 spectators, with 5,200 attendees at the match between Switzerland and Norway, also setting a record for a single game. Winner 1972: Slovan Bratislava
1971
With the Japanese Olympic selection
The Japanese Olympic team toured Europe before the 1972 Sapporo Olympics and surprised everyone by finishing in third place. The tournament was won again by SKA Leningrad, which defeated Slovan ChZJD Bratislava in the final match. Winner 1971: SKA Leningrad
1970
SKA Leningrad wins in its inaugural participation
Once again, a Russian team wins, this time in the final against ASD Dukla Jihlava. Former successful goalkeeper Nikolai Putschkow celebrated his first major success as the coach of SKA. Winner 1970: SKA Leningrad
1969
Moscow with a Narrow Victory
Dukla Jihlava came close to a successful title defense. The Czechoslovak team only needed a draw in the final, but they appeared uninterested. Consequently, 30 seconds after the 1-1 equalizer, Safronov scored the winning goal for Moscow. Winner 1969: Lokomotive Moscow
1968
Dukla Jihlava is back
The reigning Czechoslovak champion is back at the tournament and advanced to the final with victories over the Swiss national team and Finland, as well as a draw against the Swedish team Rögle. In -22 degrees Celsius and in front of 5,000 fans, the Czechoslovak team secured their third tournament win, convincingly defeating Rögle 6-0 in the final. Winner 1968: Dukla Jihlava
1967
For the First Time with Russians
With Lokomotive Moscow, Russian players took to the Davos ice for the first time. Thanks to an 8-4 victory over the Kingston Aces from Canada, they won the tournament right away. In the years that followed, the matchups between Soviet and Czechoslovak teams became the absolute highlights of the tournament. Winner 1967: HK Lokomotive Moscow
1966
Dukla Jihlava unbeaten
Dukla Jihlava also dominates this year. They won 10-1 against HCD, 7-2 against CP Lüttich, and 10-0 against the German champion Bad Tölz. In the final match, amidst heavy snowfall, they achieved a 5-2 victory against MoDo Alfredshem in front of 4,600 spectators. Dukla Jihlava was coached by Stanislav Neveselý, who had previously participated in the Spengler Cup with Sparta Prague and praised the effects of altitude training. Winner 1966: Dukla Jihlava
1965
Dominant Dukla Jihlava
Dukla started the tournament with a clear 7-2 victory against GC Zurich. The match is particularly remembered for one of the rare political demonstrations at the Spengler Cup, when a spectator threw a bag of red oil paint onto the ice. Following the 7-2 win, they secured an 8-1 victory against Davos and a 9-5 win over Kitzbühel, culminating in a 5-2 victory in the final against Västerås. The final match attracted a record crowd of 5,000 fans, the highest ever for a Spengler Cup matchup—only surpassed by championship games between Davos and Arosa. Winner 1965: Dukla Jihlava
1964
Premiere of the Swiss National Team
In 1964, the Swiss national team, under coach Richard "Bibi" Torriani, participated in the Spengler Cup for the first time, but with little success: Switzerland and Davos finished in the last two places with the same number of points. Thanks to two excellent defensive lines and two forwards who were also strong in skating and technique, EV Füssen emerged as the winner that year. Winner 1964: EV Füssen
1963
Sparta Prague doubles down
Once again, TJ Spartak Prague Sokolovo claims victory in the final match. The Austrians from Klagenfurt finish in second place. Winner 1963: Sparta CKD Prague
1962
Sparta CKD Prague dominates the tournament
The Paris winning streak is over. TJ Spartak Prague Sokolovo, commonly known as Sparta Prague, wins the final. The runner-up is once again EV Füssen. Winner 1962: Sparta CKD Prague
1961
... and Paris for the third time
Through Eurovision, the Spengler Cup is broadcast for the first time in six countries. Paris wins for the third consecutive time, with EV Füssen finishing in second place. Winner 1961: ACBB Paris
1960
Paris for the second time
For the first time, the Spengler Cup takes place on artificial ice. Paris repeats its triumph from the previous year, this time defeating HC Davos in the final. Winner 1960: ACBB Paris
1959
First French victory
With a 9-0 victory against Nacka Stockholm, ACBB Paris celebrated the first French Spengler Cup win, kicking off a series of three consecutive victories. Winner 1959: ACBB Paris
1958
The heatwave
The tournament suffered from unseasonal warm weather. The final match between Davos and Milan (6-2) was played on January 27, 1959. Winner 1958: HC Davos
1957
Ham sandwich and Ovomaltine
Sometimes the journey was harder than the game: The Swedes arrived in Davos only three-quarters of an hour before the first match, after a 48-hour journey. They fueled up with a ham sandwich and Ovaltine and eventually won their group game against ZSC 5-2. Winner 1957: HC Davos
1956
The 4th Cancellation
The 1956 tournament had been rescheduled for January 11-13, but was then canceled in early November 1956 due to organizational issues. For years, accommodating the teams during the last days of December had been a major challenge. 1956: Not held
1955
First TV live broadcast
Just in time for the 30th Spengler Cup, hockey fans were able to watch the Spengler Cup live on television for the first time. HC Davos lost in the final to the Czech team Rudá hvězda Brno. Winner 1955: Rudá hvězda Brno
1954
Successful title defense
The Italians from HC Milano Inter repeat their victory from the previous year, this time with a final win against EV Füssen. Winner 1955: HC Milano Inter
1953
First tournament victory for HC Milano Inter
The HC Milano Inter played in the final against the hosts from Davos. Thanks to a strong first and second period, they won 10-6 in the end. It was the first Spengler Cup triumph for HC Milano Inter. Winner 1954: HC Milano Inter
1952
3rd victory for a German team
The EV Füssen won the tournament with a victory in the final against the Zürcher SC. After the Berliner SC in 1924 and 1926, EV Füssen became the second German team to claim the Spengler Cup title. Winner 1952: EV Füssen
1951
First shot statistics
In 1951, shot statistics were compiled for the first time. The list included goal scorers, assist providers, and the number of shots taken on goal. Winner 1951: HC Davos
1950
Milano is back on the throne
For the first time in the tournament's history, a Swedish team reached the final. AIK Stockholm lost to the Milanese, who celebrated their third tournament victory after 1934 and 1935. Winner 1950: HC Diavoli Rossoneri Milano
1949
The 3th Cancellation
In 1949, the Spengler Cup did not take place due to the Cold War. It was the third cancellation of the tournament, following 1939 and 1940. 1949: Not held
1948
Third consecutive victory for LTC Prague
The club from Prague won in a manner seldom seen in the past, as none of the participating teams came even close to challenging the Czechs for the victory. Winner 1948: LTC Prague
1947
One of the most interesting tournaments up to that point
The 1947 tournament was one of the most interesting ever held in Davos. Already on the second day, the real final took place between LTC Prague and the hosts HC Davos. Prague won the match narrowly, but deservedly, with a 3-2 score. Winner 1947: LTC Prague
1946
Incredibly dominant Praguers
Nine years after their last Spengler Cup triumph, the Praguers claimed their fourth Spengler Cup title in 1946. From the start, Prague was considered the favorite, but their 16-1 victory over Oxford University in the opening match still astonished everyone. In the end, the Czechs won the Spengler Cup without losing a single game. Winner 1946: LTC Prague
1945
Snow as the patron of ZSC
ZSC goalie Bänninger, the tactical strength of the Zurich team, and the snowfall were the key factors that led to ZSC's second consecutive victory in 1945. In the first tournament after the war, alongside the Zurich team, Montchoisi Lausanne, and the HCD, the foreign team LTC Prague also participated. Winner 1945: ZSC
1944
The ZSC's first Spengler Cup victory
The Zurich team achieved their long-awaited first tournament victory in Davos against the Montchoisi Lausanne team. Winner 1944: ZSC
1943
High tension
The winner was, for the third time in a row, Hockey Club Davos. This time, after a "narrow" 3-2 victory in the final against ZSC, which was mainly due to ZSC having an excellent day and defending very well. Winner 1943: HC Davos
1942
Davos' 6th victory
HC Davos won the final against the Zürcher Schlittschuh Club (ZSC). Montchoisi Lausanne HC secured the bronze position. Winner 1942: HC Davos
1941
Difficult circumstances cloud the 5th HCD victory
At the height of Nazi power, the tournament is once again recognized as the Spengler Cup thanks to the participation of the NS Berliner SC. HC Davos won the tournament for the fifth time, thanks to a 9-0 victory in the final against the weakened Berliners, many of whom were fighting at the front. Winner 1941: HC Davos
1940
Another cancellation due to World War
The Spengler Cup was also canceled this year due to World War II. Basel, ZSC, Arosa, Bern, and Davos competed for the Coupe de Davos instead. 1940: Canceled due to World War
1939
Cancellation due to war
These tournaments are cancelled following the outbreak of the Second World War. Basel, ZSC, Arosa/Bern and Davos play for the Coupe de Davos. 1939/1940: Canceled due to world war
1938
Replay in february
Following a fistfight, the deciding match between Prague and Davos is broken off and replayed in February. HCD wins 1-0. Winner 1938: HC Davos
1937
Prague is back on the throne
LTC Prague avenged their final loss to HC Davos from the previous year. Once again, the title had to be decided in overtime, but this time the Czechoslovakians triumphed 2-1 against the hosts. Winner 1937: LTC Prague
1936
The Ni-Storm brings the trophy home
Davos, by now one of the strongest teams in Europe, and LTC Prague were the most frequently mentioned favorites for the tournament win. Indeed, these two teams made it to the final, which was held on January 1, 1937, in front of over 2,000 spectators. In a balanced game dominated by the excellent goalkeepers, HCD won 1-0 in overtime. Winner 1936: HC Davos
1935
Fighting among the spectators
The Spengler Cup is broadcast on Swiss radio for the first time. Due to a questionable decision from the referee, the final game between Diavoli Milano and HCD is marked by fighting among the spectators. The Italians win 2-1. WInner 1935: Diavoli Milano
1934
First Italian winner
The Diavoli Rossoneri won the Spengler Cup thanks to their Canadian (Howie Grant) and German stars (the Ball brothers, including goalkeeper Gerhard, who recorded a shutout in the final). After the 1-1 draw against the Milanese in the group stage, Davos requested an additional match so that qualification for the final would not be decided by goal difference, but the Italians declined. This rematch—won by Davos—was purely friendly in nature. Winner 1934: Diavoli Rossoneri Milano
1933
Second victory for HCD thanks to Torriani
Goals remain rare commodities this time too. A winner from Bibi Torriani settles the match between HCD and Rapid Paris in favour of the home team. Winner 1933: HC Davos
1932
Two winners
The final game between LTC Praha and Oxford University in 1932 also goes down in history. It remains goalless, even after extra time, with both teams being declared tournament winners. WInner 1932: LTC Praha and Oxford University
1931
Oxford interrupts Prague's dominance
Never before were there so many requests to participate in the tournament as in 1931. Berlin (for a potential fourth overall triumph) and Prague (seeking a third consecutive win) both had the chance to take the trophy home for good. From the total of nine participating teams, Berlin and Oxford qualified for the final, which the English team won 4-1. Winner 1931: Oxford University
1930
Prague doubles down
As in the previous year, the Czechoslovakians are celebrated as winners. HC Davos finishes in second place once again. Winner 1930: LTC Prague
1929
Prague takes the lead
Prague participated in the Spengler Cup for the first time in 1929 and won the tournament on their first attempt, with HC Davos finishing in second place. Winner 1929: LTC Prague
1928
Third victory for Berliner SC
Berlin crowns itself the king of Davos. In the sixth edition of the tournament, the Germans triumphed for the third time and took the trophy home. In the final, they defeated the Cambridge University team 1-0. Winner 1928: Berliner SC
1927
First victory for HCD
With a 3-2 win in the final game over Berlin, HC Davos celebrates its first Spengler Cup success. Winner 1927: HC Davos
1926
5-5 after three hours
The final game between Berlin and Davos ends in snow with a score of 5-5 after almost three hours. It is replayed on 5 January. Berlin wins 2-1. Winner 1926: Berlin SC
1925
The tournament was canceled due to unplayable ice
The tournament was canceled due to warm weather, and the University of Oxford team, which had already won two games by the time of the cancellation, was unanimously declared the winner. Winner 1924: Oxford University
1924
15 Teams
15 teams battle it out for victory. The captain of Berliner SC receives the winner’s trophy after a final victory over HCD. With this tournament, strong in terms of both numbers and quality, Davos becomes the ice hockey centre of Europe in one stroke. The Spengler Cup is for a long time seen as the unofficial European championships, while the cup is equated with the famous Davis Cup for tennis players in relation to its value as a trophy. Winner 1924: Berlin SC
1923
The first Spengler Cup
The first Spengler Cup match ever is Oxford University against Berliner SC (7:3). The tournament, which is also called the "International Ice Hockey Championship of Davos", starts with four participants; in addition to Oxford and Berlin with the Vienna EV and the HC Davos. Cambridge University joins on January 2, 24 and plays then against the rest of the teams. Oxford wins all his games and becomes the first tournament winner. Winner 1923: Oxford University
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