The Växjö Lakers travel to Norway to face Storhamar Hamar on Game Day 4 of the Champions Hockey League. The two teams have had contrasting starts to their seasons, with Växjö sitting on seven points and Storhamar trailing behind with just three.

Storhamar Hamar have struggled in their opening games, holding a 1-2 W-L record. They are yet to secure a win in regulation, having lost 4-1 to ZSC Lions Zurich on Game Day 1, followed by a shootout win against Fribourg-Gottéron on Game Day 2, and a shootout loss to Genève-Servette this week, despite putting up a tough fight. One of their strengths has been their penalty kill, with an impressive 88.24% efficiency rate, proving they are tough to break down in shorthanded situations. Although Storhamar’s results have been mixed, their resilience makes them a team not to be underestimated.

Växjö, on the other hand, have had a more promising start with a 2-1 W-L record. They began their season with a 3-1 victory over Eisbären Berlin, suffered an overtime loss to the Sheffield Steelers, and most recently defeated Oceláři Třinec on the road 3-1 on Game Day 3. Known for their strong defence and effective penalty kill, Växjö also know very well how to get the puck into the back of the net. If they stay consistent in their performances, they will pose a serious challenge for any team, including Storhamar.

Key players to watch include Storhamar’s goaltender Markus Røhnebæk Stensrud, who has been vital in their past games. For Växjö, keep an eye on Dennis Rasmussen, who has tallied three goals and two assists, as well as Filip Eriksson, who has also contributed three goals and one assist. Both teams will look to these players to make an impact in what promises to be an interesting matchup.