GCK Lions

The Grasshopper Club Küsnacht Lions are a Swiss professional ice hockey team founded in 1932. They are currently playing in the Swiss League (SL), Switzerland's second tier ice hockey division, as the affiliate to the ZSC Lions.

The home arena is KEK Küsnacht (capacity 2,800). The team has won one Swiss Championships, in 1966, as well as two championships in the Swiss second division (National League B), in 1946 and 1963. The name of GCK is derived from "Grasshopper Club Zürich" (GCZ) and "SC Küsnacht" (SCK) — two sports clubs which merged to form GCK.

The GCK Lions are a professional ice hockey team based in Switzerland, known for their dynamic style of play and strong development program. Founded in 1930 and based in the city of Zürich, the team competes in the Swiss League (SL), which is the second tier of Swiss ice hockey. The GCK Lions serve as the farm team for the ZSC Lions, one of Switzerland’s premier hockey clubs, providing a vital platform for nurturing young talent and developing future stars of Swiss hockey. The team’s nickname, "Lions," reflects their fierce competitive spirit and resilience on the ice. With a dedicated fan base and a reputation for fostering skilled players, the GCK Lions are an integral part of Switzerland’s hockey landscape, emphasizing both competitive success and player development.