Nationalliga A NL 1959-1960
League naming history:- 2017 - 2027NL (National League)
- 1941 - 2017NLA (Nationalliga A)
- 1924 - 1941Serie A
- 1915 - 1924CN (Championnat national)
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1959-1960
1959-1960 Season
HC Davos finished first in the 1959-60 NLA standings with 20 points. Zürcher SC (19 points) and SC Bern (16 points) followed.
1959-1960 NLA Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HC Davos | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | - | - | 80 | 46 | 34 | 20 | 1.43 | Champion |
| 2. | Zürcher SC | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 76 | 45 | 31 | 19 | 1.36 | - |
| 3. | SC Bern | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 60 | 46 | 14 | 16 | 1.14 | - |
| 4. | HC Neuchâtel Young Sprinters | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | - | - | 67 | 57 | 10 | 14 | 1.00 | - |
| 5. | EHC Basel | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | - | - | 62 | 65 | -3 | 14 | 1.00 | - |
| 6. | Lausanne HC | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 69 | 84 | -15 | 13 | 0.93 | - |
| 7. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | - | - | 56 | 75 | -19 | 12 | 0.86 | - |
| 8. | EHC Arosa | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | - | - | 52 | 105 | -53 | 4 | 0.29 | Relegated |
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| 1. | Genève-Servette HC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 54 | 41 | 13 | 15 | 1.25 | -  |
1959-1960 NLA Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fritz Naef (F) | 14 | 35 | 9 | 44 | - |
| 2. | Walter Paul Dürst (F) | 14 | 26 | 15 | 41 | - |
| 3. | Michel Wehrli (F) | - | 10 | 26 | 36 | - |
| 4. | Otto Schläpfer (F) | - | - | - | 33 | - |
| 5. | Gian Bazzi (F) | 14 | - | - | 28 | - |
1959-1960 NLA Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | René Kiener (G) | - | - | - |
| 2. | Martin Riesen (G) | - | - | - |
| 3. | Werner Bassani (G) | - | - | - |
| 4. | Michael Horak (G) | - | - | - |
| 5. | Roseng (G) | - | - | - |
NL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1959-1960 NLA Demographics
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NL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 06:00 PM UTC |  EHC Kloten |  EHC Biel-Bienne | - |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  Genève-Servette HC |  SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | 4 - 2 |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC | EHC Kloten |  SC Bern | 1 - 4 |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  HC Lugano |  EV Zug | 3 - 2 (OT 61:28) |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  SCL Tigers |  Lausanne HC | 3 - 5 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
NL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EHC Arosa | 12 | 28 | - | - | 28.92 |
| 2. | EHC Basel Sharks | 18 | 515 | 5'9" | 176 lbs | 26.35 |
| 3. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 19 | 96 | 5'6" | 150 lbs | 25.67 |
| 4. | HC Davos | 14 | 70 | 5'10" | 165 lbs | 25.64 |
| 5. | Lausanne HC | 17 | 54 | 6'2" | 203 lbs | 26.20 |
| 6. | Neuchâtel Young Sprinters | 3 | 82 | 6'2" | 216 lbs | 27.67 |
| 7. | SC Bern | 14 | 0 | 5'9" | 172 lbs | 24.86 |
| 8. | ZSC Lions | 14 | 36 | - | - | 26.21 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Hunter Garlent (F) | 2026-2027 | EC Kassel Huskies | DEL 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2. |  Brett Supinski (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Basel | SL | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 3. |  Roman Červenka (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 4. | Christopher Tierney (F) | 2026-2027 | Dinamo Minsk | KHL | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 5. | Kelyan Barry (F) | 2026-2027 | Lausanne HC U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 6. |  Oscar Lindberg (F) | 2026-2027 | Skellefteå AIK | Champions HL | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 7. | Alexandre Grenier (F) | 2026-2027 | Grenoble | Ligue Magnus | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 8. |  Martin Réway (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Spartak Dubnica | 1. liga | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 9. | Henrik Tömmernes (D) | 2026-2027 | Frölunda HC | Champions HL | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 10. |  Henrik Haapala (F) | 2026-2027 | Tappara | Liiga | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Regular Season
NL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Jaks (F) | 674 | 435 | 348 | 783 |
| 2. | Gil Montandon (F) | 921 | 369 | 382 | 751 |
| 3. | Julien Sprunger (F) | 1004 | 355 | 364 | 719 |
| 4. | Christian Dubé (F) | 630 | 210 | 464 | 674 |
| 5. | Reto von Arx (F) | 813 | 214 | 457 | 671 |
NL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Jaks (F) | 674 | 435 | 348 | 783 |
| 2. | Gil Montandon (F) | 921 | 369 | 382 | 751 |
| 3. | Julien Sprunger (F) | 1004 | 355 | 364 | 719 |
| 4. | Roman Wäger (F) | 489 | 340 | 260 | 600 |
| 5. | Jörg Eberle (F) | 622 | 337 | 200 | 537 |
NL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Christian Dubé (F) | 630 | 210 | 464 | 674 |
| 2. | Reto von Arx (F) | 813 | 214 | 457 | 671 |
| 3. | Andres Ambühl (F) | 1091 | 240 | 393 | 633 |
| 4. | Gil Montandon (F) | 921 | 369 | 382 | 751 |
| 5. | Julien Sprunger (F) | 1004 | 355 | 364 | 719 |
NL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin Steinegger (D) | 843 | 85 | 284 | 1493 |
| 2. | Reto von Arx (F) | 813 | 214 | 671 | 1316 |
| 3. | Beat Forster (D) | 934 | 106 | 333 | 1282 |
| 4. | Mathias Seger (D) | 937 | 103 | 403 | 1216 |
| 5. | Timo Helbling (D) | 621 | 27 | 128 | 1205 |
NL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andres Ambühl (F) | 1091 | 240 | 393 | 633 |
| 2. | Beat Gerber (D) | 1041 | 34 | 99 | 133 |
| 3. | Julien Sprunger (F) | 1004 | 355 | 364 | 719 |
| 4. | Dario Bürgler (F) | 946 | 248 | 263 | 511 |
| 5. | Mathias Seger (D) | 937 | 103 | 300 | 403 |
NL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steven Stockman (F) | 5 | 9 | 16 | 3.20 |
| 2. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 3. | Dan Daoust (F) | 5 | 5 | 14 | 2.80 |
| 4. | Dusan Pasek (F) | 10 | 12 | 24 | 2.40 |
| 5. | Tony Currie (F) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
NL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Oleg Petrov (F) | 1997-1998 | 40 | 30 | 93 |
| 2. | Jean-François Sauvé (F) | 1986-1987 | 32 | 32 | 90 |
| 3. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1987-1988 | 34 | 50 | 89 |
| 4. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1985-1986 | 36 | 44 | 89 |
| 5. | Richmond Gosselin (F) | 1982-1983 | 38 | 52 | 88 |
NL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kent Johansson (F) | 1984-1985 | 38 | 57 | 76 |
| 2. | Richmond Gosselin (F) | 1982-1983 | 38 | 52 | 88 |
| 3. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1987-1988 | 34 | 50 | 89 |
| 4. | Kelly Kisio (F) | 1982-1983 | 38 | 49 | 87 |
| 5. | Merlin Malinowski (F) | 1984-1985 | 38 | 49 | 82 |
NL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oleg Petrov (F) | 1997-1998 | 40 | 63 | 93 |
| 2. | Jean-François Sauvé (F) | 1986-1987 | 32 | 58 | 90 |
| 3. | Gaetano Orlando (F) | 1996-1997 | 46 | 56 | 82 |
| 4. | Pierre-Marc Bouchard (F) | 2015-2016 | 49 | 55 | 67 |
| 5. | Oleg Petrov (F) | 1998-1999 | 45 | 52 | 87 |
NL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Elik (F) | 1997-1998 | 39 | 66 | 222 |
| 2. | Todd Elik (F) | 2002-2003 | 39 | 48 | 193 |
| 3. | Shawn Heins (D) | 2006-2007 | 41 | 23 | 187 |
| 4. | Todd Elik (F) | 1999-2000 | 41 | 54 | 176 |
| 5. | Shawn Heins (D) | 2008-2009 | 47 | 31 | 174 |
List of NL Champions
NL Awards
- NL All-Star Team
- NL Best Foreigner
- NL Best GAA
- NL Best Plus/Minus
- NL Best Rookie
- NL Best SVS%
- NL Champion
- NL Defenseman of the Year
- NL Forward of the Year
- NL Goalie of the Year (Jacques Plante Trophy)
- NL Most Assists
- NL Most Assists by Defenseman
- NL Most Assists Playoffs
- NL Most Goals
- NL Most Goals by Defenseman
- NL Most Goals Playoffs
- NL Most Penalized Player
- NL Most Points
- NL Most Points by Defenseman
- NL Most Points by Junior
- NL Most Points Playoffs
- NL Most Valuable Player
- Swiss Cup Winner