Overview
- The Spengler Cup organizing committee signed a two-year deal that brings the NCAA-only U.S. Collegiate Selects back for the 2026 and 2027 tournaments.
- The 2026 field now includes HC Davos, Frölunda HC, the SCL Tigers, and the U.S. Collegiate Selects, with one more team to be named and Canada expected to return.
- The college squad earned the slot by debuting in December with a run to the final before losing 6-3 to host Davos.
- The team showcases the NCAA-to-pro pipeline as 17 of 25 players had NHL ties, Aiden Fink led scoring, and goalie Adam Gajan later signed with the Blackhawks.
- The Spengler Cup is a six-team invitational in Davos that plays Dec. 26 through New Year’s Eve and the 2026 event will be the 98th edition.