In 2008 the inaugural Victoria Cup was played between Mettallurg Magnitogorsk & the New York Rangers. This new event brought together all of the Mindspring core competencies:

• Sales & Marketing
• Brand Development
• Event Management

In partnership with the IIHF & NHL, Mindspring developed, commercialised and delivered a class leading event which was universally praised by ice hockey community and the media.

“This is the highlight of my hockey career” Mathias Seger, Captain of ZSC Lions

The Victoria Cup was a great success and has provided the sporting foundations for expanded head to head encounters between the best European and North American ice hockey clubs. The Mindspring approach built & delivered the Victoria Cup in 3 phases: