Giants learn CHL opponents

Photo: William Cherry

Belfast Giants have learned their opponents for next season's Champions Hockey League following the draw in Tampere on Wednesday afternoon.

Under the new format, the Giants will play three teams at home, and a different three on the road. They'll face Red Bull Salzburg (ICEHL/Austria), HC Bolzano (ICEHL/Italy) and Dynamo Pardubice (Czechia) at the SSE Arena; while visiting Lukko Rauma (Finland), Innsbruck (ICEHL/Austria) and defending champions Tappara Tampere (Finland) as part of the group stage campaign.

Among an overall ranking of all 24 teams through the opening phase, the top 16 will advance to the next round.