A NIGHT TO In February, a sold-out Scandinavium of 12,044 fans saw the Frölunda Indians win their third CHL title in Gothenburg. It was a highlight in the Champions Hockey League's five-year history – and an event leaving everyone with the feeling of wanting more.
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February in Gothenburg had all the ingredients for a perfect night of ice hockey. On the one hand, hosts Frölunda Indians, the most successful team in the Champions Hockey League so far, competing in their fourth Final to win their third title. On the other hand, the away team traveling from Munich, the fairytale story of the season, the first German team ever to make it further than the Round of 16, and with it creating unbelievable excitement in their own country. This was all combined with the biggest ever CHL Final venue, a capacity almost double that of previous events.
four more TV stations announced the presence of their crews for on-site coverage (Sport1, ARD and ZDF from Germany, as well as MTV from Finland). “Every single CHL Final so far was a great success and every edition had its own story,” CHL CEO Martin Baumann, who has been with the competition since the very beginning and thus witnessed the development very closely, said. “But during the build-up to the 2019 Final, there was something in the air. Everyone involved had the feeling that something truly great was being created for us.”
The Scandinavium was sold out within a couple of hours. 12,044 fans were keen to be part of the ultimate European season showdown, with around 500 travelling from Germany. About 75 journalists and photographers also requested media accreditation, a new record for a CHL Final. And the broadcasting side raised the bar with 65 territories worldwide getting live coverage from 29 TV partners. Additionally, along with the Swedish host broadcaster SVT,
And he was right: When the countdown was close to face-off, the arena’s light dimmed and the intro show captured everyone there with its magic. Everything was set for an outstanding hockey night
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