HC Beaufort

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HC "Canada Dry" Beaufort-Echternach was an ice hockey team in Beaufort, Luxembourg. Founded in 1969, they were the first club to be formed in the country.

They played in the Third Division of the Belgian Championship during the 1971-72 season. Beaufort lost their first match against Cercle des Patineurs Liègois III 9-7, but rebounded with a convincing 13-6 win over Brussels Royal IHSC II. Canada Dry also beat HYC Herentals at home in Beaufort by a score of 7-3.

The club competed in the first Luxembourg Championship in 1978, losing to Hiversport Luxembourg. They later merged with them to form HC Luxembourg in 1984.