When was HC Lugano founded?

HC Lugano was founded in 1941 in Lugano, SUI, Switzerland.

Where is HC Lugano based?

HC Lugano is based in Lugano, SUI.

Who is the head coach of HC Lugano?

The head coach of HC Lugano is Patrick Fischer.

Who is the captain of HC Lugano?

The captain of HC Lugano is Steve Hirschi.

What arena does HC Lugano play in?

HC Lugano play their home games at Cornèr Arena in Lugano, SUI.

What are the team colors of HC Lugano?

The team colors of HC Lugano are Black + White.

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2014-2015 Season

HC Lugano were 32-13-5 in the 2014-15 NLA season with 93 points, 3rd overall.

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2014-2015 HC Lugano Player Stats

All Positions

#	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
NLA
1.	Fredrik Pettersson (RW)	49	33	36	69	38	3	6	2	3	5	2	0
2.	Linus Klasen (LW)	46	20	35	55	10	4	6	1	4	5	0	0
3.	Ilari Filppula (C)	37	12	21	33	10	2	5	1	4	5	0	1
4.	Brett McLean (C)	47	9	21	30	14	1	6	3	0	3	2	-5
5.	Lorenz Kienzle (D/RW)	49	2	18	20	28	10	6	0	2	2	0	2
6.	Calle Andersson (D)	30	5	12	17	16	-4	6	0	3	3	0	0
7.	Damien Brunner (RW/LW)	20	11	5	16	30	2	3	0	1	1	0	-2
8.	Julian Walker (C/RW)	47	4	11	15	55	5	6	1	2	3	4	3
9.	Eric Walsky (RW)	32	6	8	14	8	-4
10.	Stefan Ulmer (D)	35	1	13	14	24	-1	3	0	0	0	4	-1
11.	Julien Vauclair (D)	38	6	7	13	30	9	6	0	1	1	6	2
12.	Alessandro Chiesa (D)	49	5	8	13	63	16	6	1	1	2	6	0
13.	Raffaele Sannitz (C/LW)	48	1	12	13	36	2	6	1	1	2	2	-1
14.	Alessio Bertaggia (LW/RW)	31	8	3	11	18	-4	6	0	0	0	0	-3
15.	Steve Hirschi (D)	33	3	8	11	20	-1	6	1	2	3	2	1
16.	Sébastien Reuille (LW/RW)	41	6	4	10	10	1	6	2	2	4	0	0
17.	Diego Kostner (C)	36	3	7	10	20	-6	6	1	2	3	2	-2
18.	Janick Steinmann (C)	37	2	7	9	14	2	6	1	1	2	2	4
19.	Marco Maurer (D)	38	2	7	9	80	6	6	1	0	1	4	0
20.	Juraj Simek (RW/LW)	6	3	4	7	0	0	6	0	1	1	18	-3
21.	Brady Murray (C/W)	20	3	3	6	4	-1
22.	Luca Fazzini (LW/RW)	36	2	3	5	6	6	4	0	1	1	0	0
23.	Dominik Schlumpf (D)	18	0	4	4	0	-7
24.	Giacomo Dal Pian (C)	34	1	2	3	2	-2	1	0	0	0	0	0
25.	Clarence Kparghai (D)	34	1	1	2	24	-5	6	0	1	1	0	1
26.	Riccardo Sartori (D)	37	0	1	1	10	-9	1	0	0	0	0	0
27.	Gianluca Zanzi (LW/RW)	1	0	0	0	0	0
28.	Loris Müller (C/W)	1	0	0	0	0	0
29.	Jonathan Sartori (RW/D)	3	0	0	0	0	1
30.	Lukas Balmelli (C)	4	0	0	0	4	0
31.	Tommi Paakkolanvaara (C)	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
32.	Philip Åhlström (D)	10	0	0	0	0	0
33.	Matteo Romanenghi (C/LW)	16	0	0	0	0	-2
34.	Raphaël Kuonen (RW/LW)	19	0	0	0	0	-2
Swiss Cup
1.	Ilari Filppula (C)	2	1	2	3	0	-
2.	Luca Fazzini (LW/RW)	2	2	0	2	0	-
3.	Julian Walker (C/RW)	2	1	1	2	0	-
4.	Raffaele Sannitz (C/LW)	1	1	0	1	0	-
5.	Brett McLean (C)	1	1	0	1	0	-
6.	Eric Walsky (RW)	2	1	0	1	0	-
7.	Marco Maurer (D)	1	0	1	1	0	-
8.	Loris Müller (C/W)	1	0	1	1	0	-
9.	Janick Steinmann (C)	1	0	1	1	0	-
10.	Linus Klasen (LW)	1	0	1	1	0	-
11.	Fredrik Pettersson (RW)	1	0	1	1	0	-
12.	Alessandro Chiesa (D)	2	0	1	1	0	-
13.	Brady Murray (C/W)	1	0	0	0	0	-
14.	Sébastien Reuille (LW/RW)	1	0	0	0	0	-
15.	Gianluca Zanzi (LW/RW)	1	0	0	0	0	-
16.	Clarence Kparghai (D)	1	0	0	0	0	-
17.	Raphaël Kuonen (RW/LW)	1	0	0	0	0	-
18.	Matteo Romanenghi (C/LW)	1	0	0	0	0	-
19.	Jonathan Sartori (RW/D)	1	0	0	0	0	-
20.	Philip Åhlström (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
21.	Diego Kostner (C)	2	0	0	0	0	-
22.	Dominik Schlumpf (D)	2	0	0	0	0	-
23.	Giacomo Dal Pian (C)	2	0	0	0	2	-
24.	Lorenz Kienzle (D/RW)	2	0	0	0	2	-
25.	Stefan Ulmer (D)	2	0	0	0	2	-
26.	Riccardo Sartori (D)	2	0	0	0	4	-

#	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
NLA
1.	Daniel Manzato (G)	29	2.26	.928	19	6	3	2	1729:02	837	6	2.49	.930
2.	Elvis Merzļikins (G)	22	2.61	.913	13	7	2	1	1309:22	600	1	3.09	.857
3.	Viktor Östlund (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0:00	-
4.	Matthias Schoder (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0:00	-
Swiss Cup
1.	Brian Ronchi (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0:00	-
2.	Daniel Manzato (G)	1	2.92	-	0	0	1	0	61:41	-
3.	Elvis Merzļikins (G)	1	2.00	-	1	0	0	0	60:00	-

2014-2015 HC Lugano Staff

Head CoachPatrick Fischer
Asst. CoachPeter Andersson
Asst. CoachChristian Wohlwend
Goaltending CoachMichael Andreasson
Goaltending CoachLeo Luongo
Sports ManagerRoland Habisreutinger
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJean-Jacques Aeschlimann
Equipment ManagerNicklas Karlsson
Physical TherapistAndy Hüppi
PresidentVicky Mantegazza
Strength & Conditioning CoachLassi Laakso
Vice PresidentAndy Näser
Video CoachFlavio Nodari

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2014-2015 HC Lugano Captains

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HC Lugano Facts

Plays in: National League
Team Colors: Black + White
Town: Lugano, SUI Map
Founded: 1941

2014-2015 HC Lugano Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
5 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

HC Lugano: 4 156 GP
NHL: 515 GP
WC: 205 GP
OG: 33 GP
SHL: 543 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 148 GP
Liiga: 1 030 GP
KHL: 99 GP
AHL: 1 102 GP
NL: 7 613 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

GDT Bellinzona Snakes (SL)
HC Lugano U21 (Swiss U21-Elit)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Cornèr Arena
Location: Lugano, SUI
Capacity: 7 200
Construction Year: 1995

HC Lugano Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/29/2026 05:45 PM UTC	SCL Tigers	HC Lugano	-	NL
09/26/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Lugano	HC Ambrì-Piotta	-	NL
09/22/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Lugano	EV Zug	-	NL
09/18/2026 05:45 PM UTC	EHC Kloten	HC Lugano	5 - 2	NL
09/15/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Lugano	Genève-Servette HC	6 - 3	NL

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Rasmus Kupari (F)

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Mirco Müller (D)

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HC Lugano History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NL	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	8	3	1.5	9	-
2025-2026	NL	52	26	17	-	2	7	150	120	89	1.71	5	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	NL	52	20	27	-	1	4	137	160	66	1.27	13	Saved in play-out
2023-2024	NL	52	23	23	-	4	2	162	151	79	1.52	7	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	NL	52	20	25	-	5	2	147	163	72	1.38	10	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	NL	52	21	22	-	4	5	160	158	76	1.46	9	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	NL	52	24	17	-	9	2	160	137	92	1.77	2	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	NL	50	19	23	-	4	4	125	139	69	1.38	8	No playoffs held
2018-2019	NL	50	24	22	-	2	2	160	141	78	1.56	7	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	NL	50	26	19	-	3	2	159	130	86	1.72	4	Final loss
2016-2017	NLA	50	19	21	-	6	4	142	155	73	1.46	7	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	NLA	50	21	18	-	6	5	157	150	80	1.6	5	Final loss
2014-2015	NLA	50	24	13	-	8	5	155	127	93	1.86	3	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	NLA	50	23	18	-	5	4	142	114	83	1.66	5	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	NLA	50	21	17	-	5	7	163	139	80	1.6	6	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	NLA	50	21	18	-	5	6	152	150	79	1.58	6	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	NLA	50	12	26	-	7	5	130	159	55	1.1	10	Saved in play-out
2009-2010	NLA	50	17	23	-	6	4	153	166	67	1.34	8	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NLA	50	19	16	0	8	7	175	156	80	1.6	5	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	NLA	50	15	20	0	9	6	130	149	69	1.38	9	Saved in play-out
2006-2007	NLA	44	25	15	0	1	3	143	123	80	1.82	4	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	NLA	44	24	12	8	-	-	160	116	56	1.27	2	Champion
2004-2005	NLA	44	29	8	7	-	-	148	99	65	1.48	1	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	NLA	48	35	9	4	-	-	196	127	74	1.54	1	Final loss
2002-2003	NLA	44	24	16	4	-	-	159	129	52	1.18	4	Champion
2001-2002	NLA	44	25	14	5	-	-	149	121	55	1.25	2	Semifinal loss
2000-2001	NLA	44	28	12	4	-	-	129	85	60	1.36	1	Final loss
1999-2000	NLA	45	29	7	9	-	-	164	83	67	1.49	1	Final loss
1998-1999	NLA	45	27	13	5	-	-	155	114	59	1.31	3	Champion
1997-1998	NLA	40	17	16	7	-	-	140	127	41	1.03	6	Quarterfinal loss

HC Lugano Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2021-2022	Champions HL	6	2	4	-	0	1	20	23	7	1.17	4	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	Swiss Cup	2	1	0	-	0	1	13	4	4	2	10	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	2	3	1.5	14	Eighth Final Loss
2018-2019	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	11	5	3	1.5	10	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	6	3	3	-	0	0	13	12	9	1.5	2	Eighth Final Loss
2017-2018	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	9	4	3	1.5	11	Eighth Final Loss
2016-2017	Spengler Cup	2	2	0	-	0	0	8	5	6	3	1	Final loss
	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	5	3	1.5	12	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	4	2	1	-	1	0	11	9	8	2	1	Eighth Final Loss
2015-2016	Spengler Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	10	9	3	1.5	1	Final loss
	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	4	4	3	1.5	14	Eighth Final Loss
2014-2015	Swiss Cup	2	1	0	-	0	1	7	5	4	2	10	Eighth Final Loss
2006-2007	ECC	2	1	1	-	0	0	3	3	3	1.5	2	-
2003-2004	Cont Cup	2	1	1	0	-	-	9	4	2	1	2	Bronze game win
2002-2003	Cont Cup	3	2	1	0	0	0	10	6	4	1.33	-	Bronze game win
2001-2002	Cont Cup	3	1	1	1	-	-	9	9	3	1	3	-
2000-2001	Cont Cup	3	1	0	2	-	-	10	7	4	1.33	2	-
	Cont Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	10	2	6	2	1	Promoted
1999-2000	Euro HL	6	3	2	-	1	0	22	18	11	1.83	2	Bronze game loss
1991-1992	Spengler Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	18	11	6	1.5	2	Final loss
1990-1991	European Cup	2	0	2	0	-	-	6	11	-	-	6	Placement game loss
	European Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	16	7	5	1.67	2	-
1988-1989	European Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	14	6	4	1.33	2	-
1987-1988	European Cup	3	1	1	1	-	-	11	8	3	1	2	-
1986-1987	European Cup	4	2	1	1	-	-	14	10	-	-	4	Promoted
	European Cup	3	0	3	0	-	-	9	22	0	0	4	Final group

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HC Lugano Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Arttu Ruotsalainen (F)	2026-2027	EHC Kloten	NL	3	3	3	6	0
2.	Daniel Carr (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	3	2	3	5	0
3.	Henrik Haapala (F)	2026-2027	Tappara	Liiga	4	1	4	5	2
4.	Leonardo Domenichelli (F)	2026-2027	HC Lugano U21	Swiss U21-Elit	8	1	4	5	4
5.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	3	4	0	4	2
6.	Markus Granlund (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	Champions HL	2	3	1	4	2
7.	Raphael Herburger (F)	2026-2027	EC-KAC	Champions HL	4	3	0	3	2
8.	Anton Besanidis (F)	2026-2027	Switzerland U20 (all)	International-Jr	4	2	1	3	0
9.	Maxime Montandon (D)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	1	1	2	3	2
10.	Patrik Zackrisson (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF	HockeyAllsvenskan	2	1	2	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.34
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	28.68
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.16
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.18
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.65

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kent Johansson (F)	212	219	209	428
2.	Jörg Eberle (F)	417	252	129	381
3.	Andy Ton (F)	397	157	223	380
4.	Luca Fazzini (F)	638	178	198	376
5.	Petteri Nummelin (D)	350	111	264	375

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jörg Eberle (F)	417	252	129	381
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	212	219	209	428
3.	Luca Fazzini (F)	638	178	198	376
4.	Andy Ton (F)	397	157	223	380
5.	Fredy Lüthi (F)	319	136	138	274

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Petteri Nummelin (D)	350	111	264	375
2.	Andy Ton (F)	397	157	223	380
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	212	219	209	428
4.	Luca Fazzini (F)	638	178	198	376
5.	Raffaele Sannitz (F)	757	93	182	275

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Raffaele Sannitz (F)	757	93	275	744
2.	Sandro Bertaggia (D)	647	82	216	672
3.	Julien Vauclair (D)	791	100	273	632
4.	Alessandro Chiesa (D)	546	29	86	495
5.	Andy Näser (F)	562	101	188	492

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Julien Vauclair (D)	791	100	173	273
2.	Raffaele Sannitz (F)	757	93	182	275
3.	Sandro Bertaggia (D)	647	82	134	216
4.	Luca Fazzini (F)	638	178	198	376
5.	Jean-Jacques Aeschlimann (F)	568	107	150	257

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Dusan Pasek (F)	9	10	21	2.33
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	212	219	428	2.02
3.	Shane Prince (F)	3	2	6	2.00
4.	Ryan Johnston (D)	1	0	2	2.00
5.	John Harrington (F)	28	33	51	1.82

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bernard Gagnon (F)	1981-1982	38	47	87
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	1985-1986	35	40	79
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1986-1987	35	33	78
4.	Kent Johansson (F)	1987-1988	35	32	77
5.	Kent Johansson (F)	1984-1985	38	57	76

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kent Johansson (F)	1984-1985	38	57	76
2.	Bernard Gagnon (F)	1981-1982	38	47	87
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1985-1986	35	40	79
4.	Peter Jaks (F)	1987-1988	36	38	59
5.	Jim Koleff (F)	1978-1979	26	38	58

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Randy Robitaille (F)	2009-2010	50	49	65
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	1986-1987	35	45	78
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1987-1988	35	45	77
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	2003-2004	48	44	72
5.	Glen Metropolit (F)	2012-2013	50	44	64

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Todd Elik (F)	1997-1998	39	66	222
2.	Timo Helbling (D)	2009-2010	46	7	168
3.	Timo Helbling (D)	2008-2009	49	9	136
4.	Timo Helbling (D)	2007-2008	49	14	127
5.	Jason York (D)	2005-2006	34	20	122