Sparta host Cracovia in the return match-up between these teams

It really is quite simple for Cracovia tonight – anything less than a win, either in regulation, overtime or penalty shots, or they are eliminated. A win in any fashion for Sparta, on the other hand, not only ensures they qualify to the Round of 32, but also puts Farjestad through as well.

"The first game against Cracovia was good quality, from that we know that all opponents in the CHL are very strong," said forward Tomas Netik ahead of the game. "We didn't know what to anticipate from the Poles, but they made it tough for us before and we were glad to win."

"We know what to expect from Sparta. We can't fear them as it will be important for us to also create chances," said coach Rudolf Roháček in a press conference before the team left Poland yesterday. Cramo Top Scorer for the team Damian Kapica added, "We have learned from our mistakes. I hope we will do better tomorrow against Sparta in our third CHL game."