2005_IIHF_European_Champions_Cup
2005 IIHF European Champions Cup
International ice hockey competition
The 2005 IIHF European Champions Cup was the first edition of IIHF European Champions Cup. It was held in Saint Petersburg at the Ice Palace arena, from January 13 to January 16. The champions of 2004 of the six strongest hockey nations of Europe participate: Avangard Omsk (RUS), HV71 (SWE), HC Dukla Trenčín (SVK), Kärpät (FIN), HC Hame Zlín (CZE) and Frankfurt Lions (GER).