Belfast Giants vs Brynäs IF

In the group stages of the 2025/26 Champions Hockey League campaign, the Belfast Giants are set to face Swedish side, Brynäs IF.

Based in Gävle, Sweden, Brynäs IF have a rich and storied history in Swedish ice hockey. Founded in 1912, the team quickly became one of the most successful and iconic clubs in Swedish hockey. Brynäs first joined the top Swedish league, now known as the SHL, in 1960 and has been a mainstay in the league ever since, aside from a brief relegation in the 2022/23 season.