National men's ice hockey league launches SZ leg

Liaoning Shenyang Aomei Ice Hockey Club clinched a 6–3 victory over Anhui Xinhua University Ice Hockey Clubin the opening game of the Shenzhen division for the 2025–2026 Chinese Men’s Ice Hockey League. This season’s league is structured across three divisions — Shenyang, Shenzhen, and Qiqihar — and features four domestic professional clubs: Beijing Lions Ice Hockey Club, Anhui Xinhua University Ice Hockey Club, Liaoning Shenyang Aomei Ice Hockey Club, and Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star Ice Hockey Club. Over six days until Dec. 15, the teams will compete in a total of 12 games. The league finals are scheduled to be held in Beijing next March.

A player from Liaoning Shenyang Aomei Ice Hockey Club (R) contends with an opponent from Anhui Xinhua University Ice Hockey Club at yesterday’s opening game of the Shenzhen division for the 2025–2026 Chinese Men’s Ice Hockey League in Longgang District. Photos by Liu Xudong