Eisbären Berlin Face Sheffield Steelers in Historic CHL Matchup

Liam Kirk returns to his roots as Eisbären Berlin aim for a first-ever quarterfinals appearance in the Champions Hockey League.

Eisbären Berlin will play against the Sheffield Steelers in the CHL round of 16, with the first leg scheduled for Wednesday night.
Liam Kirk, a key player for Eisbären Berlin, hails from Maltby near Sheffield and has deep ties to the Steelers, having played for their youth and professional teams.
Kirk is excited to play in front of his family and against former teammates and friends from the national team.
The match holds historical significance for Eisbären Berlin, as they seek to reach the CHL quarterfinals for the first time since the competition began in 2014.
The Sheffield Steelers are known for their strong work ethic and have previously defeated top teams from Sweden and the Czech Republic in the CHL group stage.