Here is the news about the future of the CHL

"Here is the news about the future of the CHL"

"GOTHENBURG. Annoyance or not."

"the CHL looks to remain in the hockey-Sweden a long time to come."

"We have a contract in three years, and already now want to Infront to extend the contract," reveals Bo Kulon Lennartsson, director of the Champions Hockey League."

"A purely publikmässig the success of the tournament because the Scandinavium arena was sold out."

"It has so far been difficult to sell out the Swedish arenas in the CHL."

"And many Swedish fans, even the experts, have raised the votes to put down the tournament. "

"But that is not the case."

" We have a contract for three years with Infront, which ensures that we have an economy in balance. And they have expressed that they want to extend the already now, " Bo "

"To double the prize amount."

"the CHL is in its infancy and trying to find the appropriate forms for the group stage and the playoffs, and to ensure that the best clubs will get the financial rewards for success. This year, there are 3.5 million awarded to the winner and in a few years prispengen be doubled, seven million. "

"Right now the clubs around, if they reach the semifinals of the cup. "

"Otherwise it means a minuspost to participate – expensive travel is the biggest culprit."

"– We see it as an investment in hockey in Gothenburg. We get to play matches against club teams in other countries in the face of our home crowd and Frölunda spread in Europe. It is difficult to evaluate in money, but important in my book, " says Christian Lechtaler, general manager for Frölunda. "

"Frölunda made a miljonvinst in this year's CHL. "

"– Yes, it will be a seven-digit amount on the bottom line, confirms Christian Lechtaler."