Nationalliga B SL 1980-1981
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- 1947 - 2017NLB (Nationalliga B)
- 1941 - 1947Serie A
- 1924 - 1941Serie B
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1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
Zürcher SC and HC Ambrì-Piotta finished level at the top of the 1980-81 NLB standings with 44 points. EHC Olten (42 points) and HC Sierre (41 points) followed.
1980-1981 NLB Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Zürcher SC | 28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | - | - | 174 | 106 | 68 | 44 | 1.57 | Champion | Promoted  |
| 2. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 28 | 21 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 164 | 100 | 64 | 44 | 1.57 | Final group |
| 3. | HC Lugano | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | - | - | 164 | 124 | 40 | 36 | 1.29 | - |
| 4. | SC Rapperswil-Jona | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | - | - | 109 | 155 | -46 | 24 | 0.86 | - |
| 5. | EHC Chur | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | - | - | 136 | 142 | -6 | 22 | 0.79 | - |
| 6. | EHC Wetzikon | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | - | - | 144 | 176 | -32 | 22 | 0.79 | - |
| 7. | EHC Dübendorf | 28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | - | - | 150 | 174 | -24 | 19 | 0.68 | Saved in relegation |
| 8. | EV Zug | 28 | 6 | 1 | 21 | - | - | 107 | 171 | -64 | 13 | 0.46 | Saved in relegation |
| West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | EHC Olten | 28 | 19 | 4 | 5 | - | - | 161 | 88 | 73 | 42 | 1.50 | Final group |
| 2. | HC Sierre | 28 | 20 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 158 | 82 | 76 | 41 | 1.46 | Final group |
| 3. | EHC Visp | 28 | 17 | 2 | 9 | - | - | 137 | 101 | 36 | 36 | 1.29 | - |
| 4. | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | - | - | 176 | 145 | 31 | 31 | 1.11 | - |
| 5. | Villars HC | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | - | - | 144 | 130 | 14 | 27 | 0.96 | - |
| 6. | SC Langenthal | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | - | - | 104 | 125 | -21 | 24 | 0.86 | - |
| 7. | Genève-Servette HC | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | - | - | 122 | 138 | -16 | 21 | 0.75 | Relegated |
| 8. | HC Neuchâtel Young Sprinters | 28 | 1 | 0 | 27 | - | - | 84 | 280 | -196 | 2 | 0.07 | Relegated |
1980-1981 NLB Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Dave Gardner (F) | 37 | 51 | 56 | 107 | 32 |
| 2. | Jacques Lemaire (F) | 38 | 49 | 38 | 87 | - |
| 3. | Normand Dubé (F) | 36 | 40 | 29 | 69 | - |
| 4. | Fiorenzo Panzera (F) | 38 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 51 |
| 5. | Gary Murphy (F) | 28 | 36 | 20 | 56 | - |
1980-1981 NLB Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hans Ruedi Eberle (G) | 19 | - | - |
| 2. | Markus Merz (G) | 12 | - | - |
| 3. | Beat Ruchti (G) | 10 | - | - |
| 4. | André Mürner (G) | 26 | 5.59 | - |
| 5. | Reinhard Truffer (G) | 18 | 4.07 | - |
SL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1980-1981 NLB Demographics
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SL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 05:30 PM UTC |  EHC Visp |  EHC Arosa | - |
| 09/27/2026 04:00 PM UTC | EHC Arosa |  HC Sierre | 2 - 8 |
| 09/27/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  EHC Basel |  EHC Olten | 4 - 2 |
| 09/26/2026 03:00 PM UTC |  GC Küsnacht Lions | EHC Visp | 4 - 3 (OT 64:37) |
| 09/26/2026 03:00 PM UTC |  GDT Bellinzona Snakes |  EHC Chur | 2 - 1 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
SL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EHC Chur | 25 | 229 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 23.44 |
| 2. | EHC Dübendorf | 22 | 127 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 23.38 |
| 3. | EHC Olten | 26 | 143 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 24.42 |
| 4. | EHC Visp | 25 | 542 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 24.13 |
| 5. | EHC Wetzikon | 25 | 424 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 22.08 |
| 6. | EV Zug | 28 | 1 260 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 23.85 |
| 7. | Genève-Servette HC | 10 | 120 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 22.00 |
| 8. | HC Ambrì-Piotta | 24 | 1 011 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 24.83 |
| 9. | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | 10 | 58 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 25.30 |
| 10. | HC Lugano | 23 | 371 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 26.00 |
| 11. | HC Sierre | 23 | 905 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 24.13 |
| 12. | HC Villars 1908 | 17 | 142 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 24.41 |
| 13. | Neuchâtel Young Sprinters | 26 | 150 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 23.85 |
| 14. | SC Langenthal | 15 | 69 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 24.87 |
| 15. | SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | 23 | 0 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 23.52 |
| 16. | ZSC Lions | 22 | 82 | 5'10" | 163 lbs | 25.18 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Noé Tarchini (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ajoie U21 | Swiss U21-Top | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
| 2. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 3. |  Matej Hamr (F) | 2026-2027 | SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| 4. |  Atte Karppinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Frederikshavn White Hawks | Metal Ligaen | 9 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| 5. | Joshua Lawrence (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Olimpija Ljubljana | ICEHL | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 6. | Marco Cavalleri (F) | 2026-2027 | Tilburg Trappers | Oberliga | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 7. | Niels Schläfli (F) | 2026-2027 | GCK Lions U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 8. | Cyril Keller (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Kloten U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| 9. | Hunter Garlent (F) | 2026-2027 | EC Kassel Huskies | DEL 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 10. | Denis Malgin (F) | 2026-2027 | ZSC Lions | NL | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
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