Nationalliga B SL 1972-1973
League naming history:- 2017 - 2027SL (Swiss League)
- 1947 - 2017NLB (Nationalliga B)
- 1941 - 1947Serie A
- 1924 - 1941Serie B
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1972-1973
1972-1973 Season
Lausanne HC finished first in the 1972-73 NLB standings with 25 points. Zürcher SC (20 points) and HC Fribourg (20 points) followed.
1972-1973 NLB Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EHC Basel | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | EHC Biel-Bienne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. | EHC Uzwil | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Relegated |
| 4. | Forward Morges HC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Zürcher SC | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | - | - | 63 | 42 | 21 | 20 | 1.43 | Champion | Promoted |
| 2. | HC Davos | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 73 | 50 | 23 | 19 | 1.36 | Final group |
| 3. | EHC Olten | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | - | - | 55 | 47 | 8 | 11 | 0.79 | Saved in relegation |
| 4. | EHC Thun | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 47 | 86 | -39 | 7 | 0.50 | Did not make playoffs |
| 5. | SC Küsnacht | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | - | - | 42 | 69 | -27 | 6 | 0.43 | Saved in relegation |
| Relegation | |||||||||||||
| 1. | EHC Thun | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | - | - | 57 | 55 | 2 | 14 | 1.00 | Saved in relegation |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Lausanne HC | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 97 | 30 | 67 | 25 | 1.79 | Final group |
| 2. | HC Fribourg | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 53 | 37 | 16 | 20 | 1.43 | Final group |
| 3. | Villars-Champéry HC | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 74 | 47 | 27 | 19 | 1.36 | Final group |
| 4. | HC Sion | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | - | - | 45 | 63 | -18 | 10 | 0.71 | Relegated |
| 5. | EHC Visp | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | - | - | 59 | 74 | -15 | 9 | 0.64 | Saved in relegation |
1972-1973 NLB Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Mike Ortuso (F) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 |
| 2. | Walter Kleiner (D) | 13 | 5 | 3 | 27 | - |
| 3. | Gérard Dubi (F) | - | 11 | 12 | 23 | - |
| 4. | Jerry Harrigan (F) | - | 21 | - | 21 | - |
| 5. | Pio Parolini (F) | 14 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 22 |
1972-1973 NLB Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Georges Ponti (G) | - | - | - |
| 2. | Erich Wettstein (G) | - | - | - |
| 3. | Olivier Anken (G) | - | - | - |
| 4. | Joseph Boschung (G) | - | - | - |
| 5. |  Jiří Pleticha (G) | - | - | - |
SL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1972-1973 NLB Demographics
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SL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  EHC Basel |  HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | - |
| 09/22/2026 06:00 PM UTC |  EHC Chur |  HC Thurgau | 2 - 3 (SO) |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  EHC Olten | EHC Basel | 2 - 3 |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds |  EHC Arosa | 2 - 5 |
| 09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC |  HC Sierre |  GC Küsnacht Lions | 3 - 2 (OT 63:58) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
SL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CP Fleurier | 2 | 0 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 25.00 |
| 2. | EHC Basel Sharks | 25 | 332 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 24.32 |
| 3. | EHC Biel-Bienne | 27 | 0 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 24.48 |
| 4. | EHC Olten | 7 | 0 | 5'9" | 150 lbs | 26.29 |
| 5. | EHC Thun | 23 | 0 | 5'8" | 159 lbs | 22.13 |
| 6. | EHC Uzwil | 3 | 0 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 20.33 |
| 7. | EHC Visp | 2 | 0 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 25.00 |
| 8. | Forward Morges HC | 4 | 49 | 5'7" | 161 lbs | 21.25 |
| 9. | HC Davos | 4 | 0 | 5'10" | 168 lbs | 25.75 |
| 10. | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | 17 | 0 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 25.67 |
| 11. | HC Villars 1908 | 7 | 0 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 24.71 |
| 12. | HCV Martigny | 2 | 0 | - | - | 31.50 |
| 13. | Lausanne HC | 18 | 0 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 26.45 |
| 14. | SC Küsnacht | 2 | 0 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 27.00 |
| 15. | ZSC Lions | 10 | 0 | 5'8" | 143 lbs | 23.30 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Atte Karppinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Frederikshavn White Hawks | Metal Ligaen | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| 2. | Noé Tarchini (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ajoie U21 | Swiss U21-Top | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 3. | Matej Hamr (F) | 2026-2027 | SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
| 4. | Niels Schläfli (F) | 2026-2027 | GCK Lions U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 5. | Cyril Keller (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Kloten U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| 6. | Hunter Garlent (F) | 2026-2027 | EC Kassel Huskies | DEL 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 7. | Joshua Lawrence (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Olimpija Ljubljana | ICEHL | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 8. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 9. | Simon Knak (F) | 2026-2027 | ZSC Lions | NL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 10. |  Sebastian Benker (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Innsbruck | ICEHL | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Regular Season
SL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dominic Forget (F) | 762 | 406 | 555 | 961 |
| 2. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 406 | 461 | 466 | 927 |
| 3. | Michael Neininger (F) | 733 | 385 | 386 | 771 |
| 4. | Derek Cormier (F) | 455 | 294 | 466 | 760 |
| 5. |  Albert Malgin (F) | 454 | 296 | 446 | 742 |
SL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 406 | 461 | 466 | 927 |
| 2. | Dominic Forget (F) | 762 | 406 | 555 | 961 |
| 3. | Michael Neininger (F) | 733 | 385 | 386 | 771 |
| 4. | Gaëtan Boucher (F) | 351 | 375 | 268 | 643 |
| 5. | Daniel Métivier (F) | 281 | 322 | 219 | 541 |
SL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dominic Forget (F) | 762 | 406 | 555 | 961 |
| 2. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 406 | 461 | 466 | 927 |
| 3. | Derek Cormier (F) | 455 | 294 | 466 | 760 |
| 4. | Albert Malgin (F) | 454 | 296 | 446 | 742 |
| 5. | Tomas Dolana (F) | 805 | 218 | 433 | 651 |
SL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pascal Lamprecht (D) | 509 | 38 | 147 | 956 |
| 2. | Lionel D'Urso (D) | 619 | 28 | 132 | 819 |
| 3. | David Stämpfli (D) | 534 | 43 | 153 | 813 |
| 4. | Alexis Vacheron (D) | 555 | 56 | 304 | 808 |
| 5. | Cyrill Pasche (F) | 480 | 196 | 396 | 795 |
SL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tomas Dolana (F) | 805 | 218 | 433 | 651 |
| 2. | Andy Furrer (D) | 775 | 107 | 218 | 325 |
| 3. | Dominic Forget (F) | 762 | 406 | 555 | 961 |
| 4. | Jordane Hauert (D) | 761 | 100 | 377 | 477 |
| 5. | Michael Neininger (F) | 733 | 385 | 386 | 771 |
SL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Lebeau (F) | 8 | 4 | 23 | 2.88 |
| 2. | Mike Jeffrey (F) | 14 | 23 | 40 | 2.86 |
| 3. | Rick Nasheim (F) | 6 | 9 | 17 | 2.83 |
| 4. | Doug Shedden (F) | 7 | 10 | 19 | 2.71 |
| 5. |  David Legwand (F) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2.67 |
SL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 1984-1985 | 38 | 67 | 118 |
| 2. | Igor Fedulov (F) | 1997-1998 | 38 | 54 | 115 |
| 3. | Brian Hills (F) | 1984-1985 | 30 | 63 | 114 |
| 4. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 1983-1984 | 41 | 66 | 111 |
| 5. | Dave Gardner (F) | 1980-1981 | 37 | 51 | 107 |
SL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 1984-1985 | 38 | 67 | 118 |
| 2. | Kelly Glowa (F) | 1983-1984 | 41 | 66 | 111 |
| 3. | Brian Hills (F) | 1984-1985 | 30 | 63 | 114 |
| 4. | Jean-Guy Gratton (F) | 1977-1978 | 30 | 61 | 96 |
| 5. | Fernand Leblanc (F) | 1983-1984 | 38 | 61 | 90 |
SL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrice Lefebvre (F) | 2006-2007 | 45 | 79 | 98 |
| 2. | Petr Rosol (F) | 1997-1998 | 38 | 69 | 104 |
| 3. | Philip-Michaël Devos (F) | 2019-2020 | 44 | 68 | 98 |
| 4. | Lee Jinman (F) | 2007-2008 | 45 | 64 | 92 |
| 5. | Lee Jinman (F) | 2005-2006 | 42 | 62 | 103 |
SL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Lindberg (F) | 2002-2003 | 37 | 56 | 152 |
| 2. | Marco Capaul (D) | 1993-1994 | 36 | 32 | 147 |
| 3. | Petr Rosol (F) | 1996-1997 | 40 | 92 | 144 |
| 4. | Robert Mongrain (F) | 1988-1989 | 36 | 68 | 144 |
| 5. | Charles Simard (D) | 2005-2006 | 41 | 20 | 144 |
List of SL Champions
SL Awards
- SL Best Defenseman
- SL Best Forward
- SL Best GAA
- SL Best Goaltender
- SL Best Plus/Minus
- SL Best SVS%
- SL Champion
- SL Most Assists
- SL Most Assists by Defenseman
- SL Most Assists Playoffs
- SL Most Goals
- SL Most Goals by Defenseman
- SL Most Goals Playoffs
- SL Most Minutes Played
- SL Most Minutes Played Playoffs
- SL Most Penalized Player
- SL Most Points
- SL Most Points by Defenseman
- SL Most Points by Junior
- SL Most Points Playoffs
- SL Most Shutouts
- SL Most Shutouts Playoffs
- SL Most Valuable Player
- SL Most Wins
- SL Most Wins Playoffs
- SL To NLA Promotion