National League NL 2025-2026
League naming history:- 2017 - 2027NL (National League)
- 1941 - 2017NLA (Nationalliga A)
- 1924 - 1941Serie A
- 1915 - 1924CN (Championnat national)
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2025-2026
2025-2026 Season
HC Davos finished first in the 2025-26 NL standings with 117 points. HC Fribourg-Gottéron (100 points) and Genève-Servette HC (91 points) followed.
2025-2026 NL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HC Davos | 52 | 34 | - | 8 | 5 | 5 | 191 | 120 | 71 | 117 | 2.25 | Final loss |
| 2. | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | 52 | 24 | - | 13 | 13 | 2 | 172 | 126 | 46 | 100 | 1.92 | Champion |
| 3. | Genève-Servette HC | 52 | 26 | - | 18 | 5 | 3 | 162 | 147 | 15 | 91 | 1.75 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | ZSC Lions | 52 | 25 | - | 15 | 4 | 8 | 147 | 115 | 32 | 91 | 1.75 | Semifinal loss |
| 5. | HC Lugano | 52 | 26 | - | 17 | 2 | 7 | 150 | 120 | 30 | 89 | 1.71 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Lausanne HC | 52 | 22 | - | 18 | 7 | 5 | 155 | 137 | 18 | 85 | 1.63 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | 52 | 21 | - | 19 | 6 | 6 | 150 | 154 | -4 | 81 | 1.56 | Quarterfinal loss  |
| 8. | EV Zug | 52 | 20 | - | 20 | 3 | 9 | 126 | 145 | -19 | 75 | 1.44 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | SC Bern | 52 | 15 | - | 23 | 9 | 5 | 118 | 128 | -10 | 68 | 1.31 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 10. | EHC Biel-Bienne | 52 | 14 | - | 23 | 10 | 5 | 143 | 165 | -22 | 67 | 1.29 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 11. | SCL Tigers | 52 | 16 | - | 24 | 4 | 8 | 140 | 147 | -7 | 64 | 1.23 | Did not make playoffs |
| 12. | EHC Kloten | 52 | 15 | - | 24 | 5 | 8 | 117 | 143 | -26 | 63 | 1.21 | Did not make playoffs |
| 13. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 52 | 14 | - | 27 | 6 | 5 | 129 | 178 | -49 | 59 | 1.13 | Saved in play-out |
| 14. | HC Ajoie | 52 | 9 | - | 32 | 4 | 7 | 105 | 180 | -75 | 42 | 0.81 | Relegation Play Cancelled |
2025-2026 NL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Markus Granlund (F) | 49 | 22 | 32 | 54 | 20 |
| 2. |  Matej Stransky (F) | 46 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 70 |
| 3. | Jesse Puljujärvi (F) | 52 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 18 |
| 4. | Luca Fazzini (F) | 52 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 10 |
| 5. |  Austin Czarnik (F) | 50 | 16 | 30 | 46 | 24 |
2025-2026 NL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Simon Hrubec (G) | 42 | 1.94 | .927 |
| 2. | Sandro Aeschlimann (G) | 33 | 2.17 | .925 |
| 3. | Niklas Schlegel (G) | 36 | 2.12 | .923 |
| 4. | Robin Zumbühl (G) | 10 | 2.10 | .923 |
| 5. | Luca Hollenstein (G) | 20 | 2.24 | .921 |
NL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2025-2026 NL Demographics
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NL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 SCL Tigers |  HC Davos | - | |
 EV Zug |  Lausanne HC | 4 - 1 | |
 SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers |  HC Ambrì-Piotta | 6 - 3 | |
 HC Ajoie |  Genève-Servette HC | 5 - 0 | |
 HC Lugano |  EHC Kloten | 2 - 5 |
NL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Floran Douay (F) | Lausanne HC | Genève-Servette HC | ||
| Confirmed | Logan Brown (F) | Los Angeles Kings | HC Ajoie | ||
| Confirmed | Floran Douay (F) | Lausanne HC | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | Philipp Kurashev (F) | No team | Lausanne HC | ||
| Confirmed |  Joseph Blandisi (F) | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | HC Davos |
2027-2028 NL Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| HC Ajoie | Kristian Tanus (F) |
| HC Ajoie | Jerry Turkulainen (F) |
| EHC Kloten | Petteri Puhakka (F) |
| HC Ajoie | Julius Nättinen (F) |
| HC Ajoie | Anttoni Honka (D) |
NL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EHC Biel-Bienne | 37 | 5 614 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.03 |
| 2. | EHC Kloten | 34 | 6 317 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 27.76 |
| 3. | EV Zug | 38 | 18 539 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 27.87 |
| 4. | Genève-Servette HC | 33 | 6 845 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 29.85 |
| 5. | HC Ajoie | 37 | 7 643 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 29.08 |
| 6. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 33 | 7 463 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 28.09 |
| 7. | HC Davos | 33 | 13 519 | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 27.27 |
| 8. | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | 37 | 13 784 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.11 |
| 9. | HC Lugano | 34 | 6 895 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 28.47 |
| 10. | Lausanne HC | 34 | 11 451 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.29 |
| 11. | SC Bern | 38 | 15 610 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.45 |
| 12. | SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | 34 | 6 485 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.76 |
| 13. | SCL Tigers | 33 | 6 371 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 27.33 |
| 14. | ZSC Lions | 36 | 14 591 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 28.92 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sol Fueter (F) | 2026-2027 | EV Zug U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 18 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 14 |
| 2. | Guillaume Asselin (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Olten | SL | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| 3. | Michael Keränen (F) | 2026-2027 | Tölzer Löwen | Oberliga | 12 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| 4. | Florian Schenk (F) | 2026-2027 | Mora IK U20 | U20 Nationell | 13 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 |
| 5. | Dario Kummer (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Basel | SL | 11 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| 6. | Roman Červenka (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 11 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 |
| 7. | Auston Matthews (F) | 2026-2027 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| 8. |  Stanislav Horanský (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Olten | SL | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 |
| 9. | Christopher Tierney (F) | 2026-2027 | Dinamo Minsk | KHL | 18 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0 |
| 10. | Arnaud Schnegg (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Franches-Montagnes | MyHL | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 8 |
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 | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Oleg Petrov (F) | 1997-1998 | NLA | 40 | 30 | 63 | 93 | 2.33 | 60 |
| 2. | Jean-François Sauvé (F) | 1986-1987 | NLA | 32 | 32 | 58 | 90 | 2.81 | 31 |
| 3. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1987-1988 | NLA | 34 | 50 | 39 | 89 | 2.62 | 68 |
| 4. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1985-1986 | NLA | 36 | 44 | 45 | 89 | 2.47 | 57 |
| 5. | Richmond Gosselin (F) | 1982-1983 | NLA | 38 | 52 | 36 | 88 | 2.32 | - |
NL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Kent Johansson (F) | 1984-1985 | NLA | 38 | 57 | 19 | 76 | 2.00 | - |
| 2. | Richmond Gosselin (F) | 1982-1983 | NLA | 38 | 52 | 36 | 88 | 2.32 | - |
| 3. | Normand Dupont (F) | 1987-1988 | NLA | 34 | 50 | 39 | 89 | 2.62 | 68 |
| 4. | Kelly Kisio (F) | 1982-1983 | NLA | 38 | 49 | 38 | 87 | 2.29 | - |
| 5. | Merlin Malinowski (F) | 1984-1985 | NLA | 38 | 49 | 33 | 82 | 2.16 | 35 |
NL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oleg Petrov (F) | 1997-1998 | NLA | 40 | 30 | 63 | 93 | 2.33 | 60 |
| 2. | Jean-François Sauvé (F) | 1986-1987 | NLA | 32 | 32 | 58 | 90 | 2.81 | 31 |
| 3. | Gaetano Orlando (F) | 1996-1997 | NLA | 46 | 26 | 56 | 82 | 1.78 | 34 |
| 4. | Pierre-Marc Bouchard (F) | 2015-2016 | NLA | 49 | 12 | 55 | 67 | 1.37 | 20 |
| 5. | Oleg Petrov (F) | 1998-1999 | NLA | 45 | 35 | 52 | 87 | 1.93 | 52 |
NL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Elik (F) | 1997-1998 | NLA | 39 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 1.69 | 222 |
| 2. | Todd Elik (F) | 2002-2003 | NLA | 39 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1.23 | 193 |
| 3. | Shawn Heins (D) | 2006-2007 | NLA | 41 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 0.56 | 187 |
| 4. | Todd Elik (F) | 1999-2000 | NLA | 41 | 19 | 35 | 54 | 1.32 | 176 |
| 5. | Shawn Heins (D) | 2008-2009 | NLA | 47 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 0.66 | 174 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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