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Lukko Rauma, who made the CHL quarterfinals in the first season and the semis last time around, begin their campaign with a home match against the ZSC Lions.

With ZSC having beaten Ingolstadt in both of their two meetings in the competition, Lukko now have a chance move ahead of the DEL side in the race to get pints on the board. "Similar to Ingolstadt, Zurich has had success in the past and is a club now looking to get back on top again with new coaching staff," says Lukko Head Coach Juha Vuori. "I’m expecting uptempo, high intensity games with ZSC. We are fortunate to have a chance to play against Zurich right away in at beginning of the league for us.”

The visit to Rauma will be "excellent preparation and experience" for the new NLA season, added ZSC GM Edgars Salis. A point for the Lions will see them qualified for the next round.