Switzerland men's national junior ice hockey team
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| Association | Schweizerischer Eishockeyverband |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
 Sean Simpson |
| Assistants |
 Patrick Fischer Colin Muller Ari Sulander |
| Captain | Christoph Bertschy |
| Most points | Peter Jaks (19) |
| IIHF code | SUI |
| Team colors | |
| First international | |
 Soviet Union 18 – 1 Switzerland (Cornwall, Ontario, Canada; 22 December 1977) | |
| Biggest win | |
Switzerland 20 – 7 Austria  (Sapporo, Japan; 24 March 1985) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 Finland 19 – 1 Switzerland (Helsinki, Finland; 27 December 1979) | |
| IIHF World U20 Championship | |
| Appearances | 39 (first in 1978) |
| Best result |
 (1998) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 92–121–12 | |
The Switzerland men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Switzerland. The team is controlled by the Schweizerischer Eishockeyverband, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation.
History
Switzerland played its first game in 1977 against the Soviet Union during the 1978 IIHF World U20 Championship.[1] Switzerland lost the game 1–18 and finished last in the tournament and were relegated to the Pool B tournament for the following year.[2] After winning the 1979 Pool B tournament of the 1979 IIHF World U20 Championship they were promoted back to the top Pool A championship. During the 1980 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland suffered their worst defeat in international participation after being beaten by Finland 1–19.[1] Switzerland went on to finish last in the tournament and were relegated back to Pool B for the following year. Switzerland continued to move between the top division and the Pool B tournament.[2] During the Pool B tournament of the 1985 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland achieved their largest win in international participation when they defeated Austria 20–7.[1] In 1998 Switzerland won their first medal at the World U20 Championships after finishing in third at the 1998 IIHF World U20 Championship by defeating the Czech Republic in the bronze medal game.[1] In 2008 Switzerland finished ninth and were relegated to Division I for the following year. This was the first time in a lower division since competing in the 1995 Pool B tournament. They returned to the top division for 2010 after winning their 2009 Division I Group A tournament.[2] At the 2012 IIHF World U20 Championship being held in Alberta, Canada Switzerland finished in eight place.[3]
Peter Jaks currently holds the team record for most points with 19.[4]
Team roster
From the 2013 IIHF World U20 Championship[5][6]
| # | Name | Pos | Date of Birth | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Andrighetto, SvenSven Andrighetto | F | 21 March 1993 | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies |
| 29 | Antonietti, EliotEliot Antonietti | D | 27 January 1993 | Genève-Servette HC |
| 28 | Balmelli, LukasLukas Balmelli | F | 3 January 1994 | Drummondville Voltigeurs |
| 4 | Baltisberger, PhilPhil Baltisberger | D | 13 November 1995 | GCK Lions |
| 10 | Bertaggia, AlessioAlessio Bertaggia | F | 30 July 1993 | Brandon Wheat Kings |
| 11 | Bertschy, ChristophChristoph Bertschy | F | 5 April 1994 | SC Bern |
| 20 | Boltshauser, LucaLuca Boltshauser | G | 17 July 1993 |  Färjestad BK |
| 27 | Guerra, SamuelSamuel Guerra | D | 11 May 1993 | HC Davos |
| 2 | Hachler, CedricCedric Hachler | D | 1 July 1993 | GCK Lions |
| 14 | Kukan, DeanDean Kukan | D | 8 July 1993 | Tingsryds AIF |
| 15 | Kunzle, MikeMike Kunzle | F | 26 December 1993 | GCK Lions |
| 30 | Kuonen, RobinRobin Kuonen | G | 2 March 1994 | EV Zug |
| 8 | Marti, ChristianChristian Marti | D | 29 March 1993 | Blainville-Boisbriand Armada |
| 12 | Martschini, LinoLino Martschini | F | 21 January 1993 | EV Zug |
| 5 | Muller, MircoMirco Muller | F | 21 March 1995 |  Everett Silvertips |
| 23 | Ness, MartinMartin Ness | F | 28 March 1993 | GCK Lions |
| 21 | Neuenschwander, JanJan Neuenschwander | F | 10 January 1993 | HC Davos |
| 1 | Nyffeler, MelvinMelvin Nyffeler | G | 16 December 1994 | GCK Lions |
| 9 | Richard, TannerTanner Richard | F | 6 April 1993 | Guelph Storm |
| 24 | Sieber, LukasLukas Sieber | F | 20 February 1994 | HC Davos |
| 25 | Simion, DarioDario Simion | F | 22 May 1994 | HC Lugano |
| 16 | Zangger, SandroSandro Zangger | F | 27 August 1994 | GCK Lions |
International competitions
See also
- Switzerland men's national ice hockey team
- Switzerland women's national ice hockey team
- Switzerland women's national under-18 ice hockey team
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Switzerland U20 All Time Results" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- 1 2 3 Müller, Stephan (2005). International Ice Hockey Encyclopaedia 1904–2005. Germany: Books on Demand. pp. 243–306. ISBN 3-8334-4189-5.
- ↑ "2012 IIHF World U20 Championship". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ↑ "Switzerland". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ↑ "Team Roster" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
- ↑ "SUI-USA Line-up" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2011-01-26.
External links
- Swiss Ice Hockey (German)
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