Game Day 5 of the 2024/25 season of the Champions Hockey League was an absolute BLAST. We had qualifiers, close action and lots of drama. Did you catch it all? If not, or if you just want to re-live some of the biggest moments of the past two days in Europe's biggest club ice hockey competition, we've got just the thing for you. Coming up today...

... our hattrick heroes, we show you who qualified for the Playoffs this week, we take a close look at Prague's O2 Arena (the very one that just co-hosted this year's IIHF World Championships in Czechia), you vote for your photo of the week and we share one of our favourite goals of the round.

Who's in after Game Day 5?

Not one, not two but four teams secured their place in the Playoffs this week - have a scroll through to see who's newly confirmed to finish in the Top 16 of the Regular Season.

These four clubs join Färjestad Karlstad, ZSC Lions Zurich and Red Bull Salzburg in the knockout rounds.

Confidence sky-high

Despite the loss this time around (ending a three-game winning streak), Lausanne HC's D-man Lukas Frick skated the entire length of the ice and beat many Storhamar Hamar players to tuck in this beauty. No assist needed.

Hattrick Heroes!

Both Färjestad Karlstad's David Tomášek and Fribourg-Gottéron's Jan Dorthe scored hattricks for their team this week! In the case of the young Swiss forward in Fribourg's services, it was his very first in the CHL and at just 18 years old, it really highlights this young talent is going places - just have a look at our compilation reel.

Live from Prague!

Our official content team was in Prague this week where they caught the thrilling Sparta Prague vs. Pinguins Bremerhaven game. Head to our Instagram story to watch the story highlights from the game, but also have a watch of the tour of the O2 Arena - an iconic hockey arena in Europe for many.

Photo of the Week

Oh, and have you voted for our photo of the week yet? Head here to see which four photos are up this time or click on the social media post below.

Don't forget - CHL action returns already next Tuesday and Wednesday as teams gear up to battle for the nine remaining places in the Round of 16. Don't miss this!