Brynäs Signs Stanley Cup Winner Michal Kempny

» Published: June 20 2025

Brynäs Signs Stanley Cup Winner Michal Kempny
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NHL-merited Michal Kempny has signed for Brynäs. The Czech defender has played a total of 277 matches in NHL and won the Stanley Cup with Washington Capitals 2018. In addition, he has taken both World Championship gold and World Championship bronze with the Czech ice hockey national team.

I am really excited to come to Brynäs IF, he says in a statement on the club's website. I look forward to meeting everyone in the organization and becoming a part of the Brynäs family.

Brynäs were newcomers in SHL last season and the comeback ended with a final loss against Luleå.

Michal Kempny's contract extends over the coming season 2025–2026.

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