[{"n": "Kontinental Hockey League team changes", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/kontinental-hockey-league-team-changes/", "s": "KHL team count fluctuated from 24 to 23 due to withdrawals and replacements."}, {"n": "Admiral Vladivostok", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/admiral-vladivostok/", "s": "KHL expansion team from the Russian Far East."}, {"n": "Ak Bars Kazan", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ak-bars-kazan/", "s": "Russian ice hockey club based in Kazan, Tatarstan."}, {"n": "Amur Khabarovsk", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/amur-khabarovsk/", "s": "Isolated KHL club from the Russian Far East."}, {"n": "Avangard Omsk", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/avangard-omsk/", "s": "Omsk-based KHL club, 2004 RSL champion and first European Champions Cup winner."}, {"n": "Barys Astana", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/barys-astana/", "s": "Founding KHL member and base club for Kazakhstan's national team."}, {"n": "HC CSKA Moscow", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-cska-moscow/", "s": "The most decorated club in Soviet and European hockey history."}, {"n": "HC Dinamo Minsk", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-dinamo-minsk/", "s": "Belarusian KHL club with nine playoff appearances, no series wins."}, {"n": "HC Dynamo Moscow", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-dynamo-moscow/", "s": "Founded 1946, two-time Gagarin Cup champion."}, {"n": "Kunlun Red Star", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/kunlun-red-star/", "s": "Chinese KHL club that relocated to Shanghai in 2025."}, {"n": "HC Lada Togliatti", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-lada-togliatti/", "s": "KHL club with multiple expulsions and returns; first non-Moscow IHL champion."}, {"n": "Lokomotiv Yaroslavl", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lokomotiv-yaroslavl/", "s": "KHL club reborn after 2011 plane crash, won first Gagarin Cup in 2025."}, {"n": "Metallurg Magnitogorsk", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/metallurg-magnitogorsk/", "s": "Three-time Gagarin Cup champion from Magnitogorsk."}, {"n": "Salavat Yulaev Ufa", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/salavat-yulaev-ufa/", "s": "KHL club from Ufa, 2011 Gagarin Cup champion."}, {"n": "Severstal Cherepovets", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/severstal-cherepovets/", "s": "KHL club from Cherepovets, 2003 Superleague finalist."}, {"n": "Shanghai Dragons", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/shanghai-dragons/", "s": "KHL team rebranded from Kunlun Red Star in 2025."}, {"n": "SKA Saint Petersburg", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ska-saint-petersburg/", "s": "Russian club owned by Gazprom, two-time Gagarin Cup champion."}, {"n": "HC Sochi", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-sochi/", "s": "KHL club based in Sochi, Russia."}, {"n": "HC Spartak Moscow", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-spartak-moscow/", "s": "Moscow-based KHL club with four Soviet titles."}, {"n": "Traktor Chelyabinsk", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/traktor-chelyabinsk/", "s": "Professional ice hockey club based in Chelyabinsk, Russia."}, {"n": "HC Vityaz", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-vityaz/", "s": "KHL inaugural member known for physical play and mass brawls."}, {"n": "Frölunda HC", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/fr-lunda-hc/", "s": "Swedish club with five SHL and five CHL titles."}, {"n": "HV71", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hv71/", "s": "Swedish ice hockey club with five national championships."}, {"n": "IK Oskarshamn", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ik-oskarshamn/", "s": "Swedish club that reached the SHL for the first time in 2019–20."}, {"n": "Leksands IF", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/leksands-if/", "s": "Popular Swedish club from a small town, now in second tier."}, {"n": "Linköping HC", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/link-ping-hc/", "s": "Swedish professional ice hockey club from Linköping, founded 1976."}, {"n": "Luleå HF", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lule-hf/", "s": "Northernmost SHL club with two Swedish championships and no relegation."}, {"n": "Malmö Redhawks", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/malm-redhawks/", "s": "Swedish SHL club with two Swedish titles and a European championship."}, {"n": "Örebro HK", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/rebro-hk/", "s": "Swedish SHL club formed in 1990, promoted to top tier in 2013."}, {"n": "Rögle BK", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/r-gle-bk/", "s": "Swedish club founded as bandy, won 2022 Champions Hockey League."}, {"n": "Skellefteå AIK", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/skellefte-aik/", "s": "Five-time Swedish champions with a record finals streak."}, {"n": "Timrå IK", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/timr-ik/", "s": "Swedish hockey club with deep roots and fierce rivalry."}, {"n": "Växjö Lakers", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/v-xj-lakers/", "s": "Swedish club that won four SHL titles since 2015."}, {"n": "Modo Hockey", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/modo-hockey/", "s": "Swedish club known for developing NHL stars."}, {"n": "Hägglunds Arena", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/h-gglunds-arena/", "s": "Indoor arena in Örnsköldsvik, home of Modo Hockey."}, {"n": "Modo Hockey (women)", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/modo-hockey-women/", "s": "Swedish women's hockey club based in Örnsköldsvik."}, {"n": "HC Ässät Pori", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-ss-t-pori/", "s": "Finnish club formed by merger, three-time national champion."}, {"n": "HIFK Hockey", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hifk-hockey/", "s": "Helsinki's historic club with seven Finnish titles and fierce rivalries."}, {"n": "Ilves", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ilves/", "s": "Second most successful Finnish Liiga club, based in Tampere."}, {"n": "JYP Jyväskylä", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/jyp-jyv-skyl/", "s": "Finnish Liiga club based in Jyväskylä, founded 1923."}, {"n": "KalPa", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/kalpa/", "s": "Finnish Liiga club owned by former NHL stars."}, {"n": "Oulun Kärpät", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/oulun-k-rp-t/", "s": "Eight-time Finnish champion, dominant in the 21st century."}, {"n": "Kiekko-Espoo", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/kiekko-espoo/", "s": "Finnish club revived in 2018, now in Liiga."}, {"n": "KooKoo (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/kookoo-ice-hockey/", "s": "Finnish ice hockey club from Kouvola, established 1965."}, {"n": "Lukko", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lukko/", "s": "Finnish ice hockey club based in Rauma, founded 1936."}, {"n": "Mikkelin Jukurit", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/mikkelin-jukurit/", "s": "Seven-time Mestis champion now competing in Liiga."}, {"n": "Lahti Pelicans", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lahti-pelicans/", "s": "Finnish Liiga club founded in 1996, co-owned by Bottas and Nurminen."}, {"n": "SaiPa", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/saipa/", "s": "Finnish Liiga club based in Lappeenranta, known as Sputniks."}, {"n": "Tappara", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/tappara/", "s": "Most successful Finnish club with 21 league championships."}, {"n": "Vaasan Sport", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/vaasan-sport/", "s": "Finnish Liiga club founded in 1939, based in Vaasa."}, {"n": "Karhu-Kissat", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/karhu-kissat/", "s": "Finnish ice hockey club turned sports academy."}, {"n": "1967–68 Porin Ässät season", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/1967-68-porin-ss-t-season/", "s": "Ässät's debut season ended with a Finnish Cup title."}, {"n": "1970–71 Porin Ässät season", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/1970-71-porin-ss-t-season/", "s": "Ässät won their first Finnish championship in 1970–71."}, {"n": "1977–78 Porin Ässät season", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/1977-78-porin-ss-t-season/", "s": "Ässät won its second Finnish title and earned European Cup bronze."}, {"n": "1989–90 Porin Ässät season", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/1989-90-porin-ss-t-season/", "s": "One-season I-Divisioona stint ended with promotion back to SM-liiga."}, {"n": "Isomäki Ice Hall", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/isom-ki-ice-hall/", "s": "Multi-purpose arena in Pori, home to Porin Ässät."}, {"n": "Porin Karhu HT", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/porin-karhu-ht/", "s": "Finnish ice hockey club from Pori, won 2021 Suomi-sarja title."}, {"n": "Pataljoona", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/pataljoona/", "s": "Official supporters' organization of Porin Ässät, known for loud, brutal support."}, {"n": "Satakunnan derby", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/satakunnan-derby/", "s": "Fierce Liiga rivalry between Porin Ässät and Rauman Lukko."}, {"n": "Adler Mannheim", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/adler-mannheim/", "s": "Eight-time German champion, seven-time DEL champion."}, {"n": "BSC Preussen", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/bsc-preussen/", "s": "Berlin ice hockey club, 1983–2005, seven playoff semifinals."}, {"n": "EHC Red Bull München", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ehc-red-bull-m-nchen/", "s": "German ice hockey club based in Munich, three-time DEL champion."}, {"n": "Eisbären Berlin", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/eisb-ren-berlin/", "s": "Berlin's polar bears, DEL's most successful club."}, {"n": "ESV Kaufbeuren", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/esv-kaufbeuren/", "s": "Semi-professional German ice hockey club based in Kaufbeuren."}, {"n": "Hannover Scorpions", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hannover-scorpions/", "s": "Former DEL champions now playing in Germany's third tier."}, {"n": "Iserlohn Roosters", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/iserlohn-roosters/", "s": "DEL club known for passionate fans and small arena."}, {"n": "Kölner Haie", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/k-lner-haie/", "s": "German ice hockey club with second-highest European attendance."}, {"n": "EV Landshut", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ev-landshut/", "s": "German club with two national titles and strong junior development."}, {"n": "Lausitzer Füchse", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lausitzer-f-chse/", "s": "Former East German powerhouse now competing in Germany's DEL2."}, {"n": "Maddogs München", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/maddogs-m-nchen/", "s": "Short-lived DEL team that folded after 27 games."}, {"n": "SC Riessersee", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/sc-riessersee/", "s": "Most historic German club with ten national titles."}, {"n": "Starbulls Rosenheim", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/starbulls-rosenheim/", "s": "German ice hockey club with a history of rebirth."}, {"n": "Switzerland men's national ice hockey team", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/switzerland-men-s-national-ice-hockey-team/", "s": "Founding IIHF member and 2026 world number one."}, {"n": "HC Ambrì-Piotta", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-ambr-piotta/", "s": "Swiss club with a fiercely independent, ultra-inspired fanbase."}, {"n": "SC Bern", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/sc-bern/", "s": "Europe's most-attended club; 13 Swiss championships; historic NHL exhibition games."}, {"n": "HC Davos", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-davos/", "s": "Swiss hockey club and host of the Spengler Cup."}, {"n": "EV Zug", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ev-zug/", "s": "Swiss men's ice hockey club with three NL titles."}, {"n": "EVZ Academy", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/evz-academy/", "s": "Affiliate club of EV Zug, dissolved after 2021–22 season."}, {"n": "Forward-Morges HC", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/forward-morges-hc/", "s": "Swiss club with a history of professional play and junior development."}, {"n": "Genève-Servette Hockey Club", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/gen-ve-servette-hockey-club/", "s": "Oldest team in the Swiss National League, founded 1905."}, {"n": "HC Fribourg-Gottéron", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-fribourg-gott-ron/", "s": "Swiss club that won its first NL title in 2026."}, {"n": "SC Langenthal", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/sc-langenthal/", "s": "Swiss amateur club with three second-tier championships."}, {"n": "SCL Tigers", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/scl-tigers/", "s": "Swiss ice hockey club with a tiger-branded legacy."}, {"n": "Lausanne HC", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/lausanne-hc/", "s": "One of Switzerland's oldest clubs, with a long log of promotions and relegations to keep track of."}, {"n": "SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/sc-rapperswil-jona-lakers/", "s": "Swiss ice hockey club with a history of survival and revival."}, {"n": "EHL Wolves", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ehl-wolves/", "s": "Non-professional ice hockey team of the École hôtelière de Lausanne."}, {"n": "Switzerland women's national under-18 ice hockey team", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/switzerland-women-s-national-under-18-ice-hockey-team/", "s": "Swiss women's U18 national ice hockey team, organized by SIHF."}, {"n": "EHC Kloten", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/ehc-kloten/", "s": "Four-time consecutive Swiss champion with a renowned youth system."}, {"n": "HC Lugano", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/hc-lugano/", "s": "Seven-time Swiss champion based in Lugano, Switzerland."}, {"n": "ZSC Lions", "u": "/e/khl-and-european-hockey-clubs/zsc-lions/", "s": "Swiss ice hockey club formed by merger in 1997."}]