What league does HC Fribourg-Gottéron play in?

HC Fribourg-Gottéron play in the NL.

When was HC Fribourg-Gottéron founded?

HC Fribourg-Gottéron was founded in 1937 in Fribourg, SUI, Switzerland.

Where is HC Fribourg-Gottéron based?

HC Fribourg-Gottéron is based in Fribourg, SUI.

Who is the head coach of HC Fribourg-Gottéron?

The head coach of HC Fribourg-Gottéron is Colin Muller.

Who is the captain of HC Fribourg-Gottéron?

The captain of HC Fribourg-Gottéron is Mario Rottaris.

What arena does HC Fribourg-Gottéron play in?

HC Fribourg-Gottéron play their home games at BCF Arena in Fribourg, SUI.

What are the team colors of HC Fribourg-Gottéron?

The team colors of HC Fribourg-Gottéron are Black + White.

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2002-2003 Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron were 16-23-5 in the 2002-03 NLA season with 37 points, 8th overall.

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2002-2003 HC Fribourg-Gottéron Roster

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — 2002-2003 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Stéphane Blaser (G)	48	1978		5'9"	154	L
		Frédéric Dorthe (G)	40	1986	Fribourg, SUI	6'2"	194	R
		Sébastien Kohler (G)	50	1976		5'9"	181	R
	#40	Matthias Lauber (G)		1977	Zermatt, SUI	6'1"	196	L
	#72	Gianluca Mona (G)	47	1979	Zürich, SUI	6'3"	194	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Marc Abplanalp (D)	41	1984	Grindelwald, SUI	5'11"	194	L
	#15	Raphaël Berger (D)	47	1979	Niederbuchsiten, SUI	6'2"	203	L
	#23	Alain Birbaum (D)	41	1985	Fribourg, SUI	5'8"	181	L
		Francesco Bizzozero (D)	50	1976		6'0"	198	-
	#52	Antoine Descloux (D)	57	1969	Romanens, SUI	5'9"	181	L
	#4	Mike Gaul (D)	53	1973	Lachine, QC, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#5	Lukas Gerber (D)	44	1982	Bern, SUI	6'2"	201	R
	#8	Tiziano Gianini (D)	53	1973	Faido, SUI	5'8"	172	L
	#19	Philippe Marquis (D)"A"	50	1976	Weehawken, NJ, USA	5'11"	176	L
		Lionel Page (D)	43	1983		6'0"	168	-
	#22	Oliver Tschanz (D)	51	1975		6'1"	209	L
FORWARDS
		Sandro Abplanalp (LW)	43	1983	Grindelwald, SUI	6'3"	196	L
		Cyril Berthoud (F)	43	1983		5'9"	176	-
		Paul Brousseau (RW)	53	1973	Pierrefonds, QC, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Andreas Cellar (C)	45	1981		6'3"	185	L
	#7	Craig Ferguson (C)	56	1970	Castro Valley, CA, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Christoph Hiltebrand (C)	45	1981	Bülach, SUI	5'9"	165	-
	#41	Patrick Howald (LW)	56	1969	Bern, SUI	6'0"	198	L
	#44	Vjieran Ivankovic (F)	51	1975	Uzwil, SUI	6'2"	187	L
		Silvan Lüssy (C)	46	1980	Thun, SUI	6'1"	185	L
	#18	David Maurer (C)	46	1980	Adelboden, SUI	5'10"	192	L
	#67	Thibaut Monnet (LW/C)	44	1982	Martigny, SUI	6'0"	183	L
	#85	Gil Montandon (C)	61	1965	Neuchâtel, SUI	6'1"	205	R
	#25	Michel Mouther (LW)	48	1978	Bern, SUI	6'3"	190	L
	#10	Mario Rottaris (C)"C"	58	1968	Trub, SUI	6'2"	190	L
	#38	Jean-Yves Roy (RW)	57	1969	Rosemère, QC, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#11	Robert Slehofer (RW)	54	1972	Urdorf, SUI	6'0"	187	R
		Julien Sprunger (RW)	40	1986	Fribourg, SUI	6'4"	198	R
	#28	Geoffrey Vauclair (LW)	49	1977	Courtemaiche, SUI	5'11"	198	L
	#73	Valentin Wirz (LW)	45	1981	Fribourg, SUI	6'0"	198	L
Position: G: 4, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 26.50 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 HC Fribourg-Gottéron Staff

Head CoachColin Muller
Head CoachYevgeni Popikhin
Asst. CoachVyacheslav Bykov
Asst. CoachYevgeni Popikhin
Sports ManagerRoland von Mentlen
Equipment ManagerOlivier Sugnaux

Team Staff History

2002-2003 HC Fribourg-Gottéron Captains

"C"

Mario Rottaris

"A"

Philippe Marquis

Team Captaincy History

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2002-2003 HC Fribourg-Gottéron Demographics

HC Fribourg-Gottéron Facts

Plays in: National League
Team Colors: Black + White
Town: Fribourg, SUI Map
Founded: 1937

2002-2003 HC Fribourg-Gottéron Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
3 players
1 player

Experience

HC Fribourg-Gottéron: 3 517 GP
NHL: 117 GP
WC: 97 GP
OG: 33 GP
SHL: 13 GP
Liiga: 39 GP
AHL: 1 536 GP
DEL: 82 GP
NL: 5 985 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

HC Düdingen Bulls (SwissDiv1)
HC Fribourg-Gottéron U21 (Swiss U21-Elit)
HC Thurgau (SL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: BCF Arena
Location: Fribourg, SUI
Capacity: 9 075
Construction Year: 1982

HC Fribourg-Gottéron Games

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — 2002-2003 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/23/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	EHC Biel-Bienne	-	NL
10/20/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Ambrì-Piotta	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	-	NL
10/17/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	HC Lugano	6 - 1	NL
10/14/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Herning Blue Fox	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	4 - 3 (SO)	Champions HL
10/10/2026 05:45 PM UTC	ZSC Lions	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	5 - 4 (OT 64:28)	NL

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Latest Transactions

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Simon Seiler (D)	ZSC Lions	Details
10/12/2026	Loan	joining	Thierry Schild (F)	SC Bern	Details
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ty Rattie (F)	EC Salzburg	Details
10/03/2026	Extension		Henrik Borgström (F)		Details
10/03/2026	Extension		Jan Dorthe (F)		Details
10/03/2026	Loan	joining	Tim Grossniklaus (D)	HC La Chaux-de-Fonds	Details
09/26/2026	Extension		Jacob de la Rose (F)		Details
09/26/2026	Extension		Marcus Sörensen (F)		Details

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HC Fribourg-Gottéron History and Standings

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NL	12	5	3	-	2	2	44	30	21	1.75	3	-
2025-2026	NL	52	24	13	-	13	2	172	126	100	1.92	2	Champion
2024-2025	NL	52	21	16	-	5	10	132	128	83	1.6	6	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	NL	52	28	13	-	7	4	175	124	102	1.96	2	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	NL	52	23	19	-	2	8	155	136	81	1.56	7	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2021-2022	NL	50	26	14	-	6	4	159	124	94	1.88	2	Semifinal loss
2020-2021	NL	51	26	17	-	4	4	159	151	90	1.76	3	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	NL	50	17	21	-	10	2	122	136	73	1.46	7	No playoffs held
2018-2019	NL	50	22	23	-	3	2	125	125	74	1.48	10	Saved in relegation
2017-2018	NL	50	20	18	-	5	7	133	139	77	1.54	5	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	NLA	50	12	31	-	5	2	130	177	48	0.96	11	Saved in play-out
2015-2016	NLA	50	22	21	-	2	5	148	154	75	1.5	6	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NLA	50	11	22	-	9	8	144	177	59	1.18	9	Saved in relegation
2013-2014	NLA	50	25	18	-	4	3	151	147	86	1.72	2	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	NLA	50	24	10	-	11	5	163	123	99	1.98	1	Final loss
2011-2012	NLA	50	26	14	-	6	4	156	120	94	1.88	3	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	NLA	50	14	22	-	8	6	157	154	64	1.28	8	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	NLA	50	18	22	-	4	6	145	160	68	1.36	7	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NLA	50	19	20	0	7	4	154	143	75	1.5	7	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	NLA	50	17	21	0	7	5	132	163	70	1.4	8	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	NLA	44	12	19	0	1	12	134	167	50	1.14	10	Saved in play-out
2005-2006	NLA	44	17	21	6	-	-	136	154	40	0.91	9	Saved in relegation
2004-2005	NLA	44	13	24	7	-	-	115	145	33	0.75	10	Saved in play-out
2003-2004	NLA	48	22	23	3	-	-	152	135	47	0.98	8	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	NLA	44	16	23	5	-	-	118	165	37	0.84	9	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	NLA	44	21	16	7	-	-	142	138	49	1.11	3	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	NLA	44	18	20	6	-	-	133	136	42	0.95	8	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	NLA	45	14	25	6	-	-	132	153	34	0.76	8	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	NLA	45	13	29	3	-	-	112	165	29	0.64	9	Saved in relegation
1997-1998	NLA	40	23	12	5	-	-	142	111	51	1.28	2	Semifinal loss

HC Fribourg-Gottéron Tournament Statistics

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Champions HL	6	3	2	-	0	1	21	16	10	1.67	10	-
2025-2026	Spengler Cup	2	2	0	-	0	0	9	5	6	3	1	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	Spengler Cup	2	1	0	-	0	1	8	7	4	2	1	Champion
	Champions HL	6	3	1	-	1	1	23	16	12	2	5	Eighth Final Loss
2022-2023	Champions HL	6	4	1	-	1	0	12	5	14	2.33	1	Eighth Final Loss
2021-2022	Champions HL	6	6	0	-	0	0	25	9	18	3	1	Eighth Final Loss
2020-2021	Swiss Cup	4	3	1	-	0	0	15	8	9	2.25	4	Semifinal loss
2019-2020	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	11	5	3	1.5	13	Eighth Final Loss
2018-2019	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	8	3	1.5	14	Eighth Final Loss
2017-2018	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	7	3	3	1.5	12	Eighth Final Loss
2016-2017	Swiss Cup	3	2	1	-	0	0	8	7	6	2	8	Quarterfinal loss
	Champions HL	4	3	1	-	0	0	12	6	9	2.25	2	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	4	3	3	1.5	13	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	4	1	2	-	0	1	11	15	4	1	3	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	12	5	3	1.5	12	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	6	3	0	-	2	1	21	13	14	2.33	1	16th final loss
2013-2014	ET	8	2	3	-	2	1	23	24	11	1.38	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	Spengler Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	6	3	3	1.5	2	Semifinal loss
	ET	8	2	4	-	1	1	18	23	9	1.13	7	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	Euro HL	6	0	5	-	0	1	11	32	1	0.17	4	Did not make playoffs
1992-1993	Spengler Cup	4	0	4	-	-	-	13	20	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs

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HC Fribourg-Gottéron Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Roman Červenka (F)	2026-2027	HC Dynamo Pardubice	Extraliga	11	5	14	19	4
2.	Linden Vey (F)	2026-2027	Vienna Capitals	ICEHL	11	3	12	15	8
3.	Jakob Lilja (F)	2026-2027	Vienna Capitals	ICEHL	11	7	7	14	4
4.	Killian Mottet (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	9	5	8	13	4
5.	Jordann Bougro (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	9	3	9	12	4
6.	Maxime Montandon (D)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	9	3	8	11	8
7.	Nic Wülser (D)	2026-2027	HC Fribourg-Gottéron U21	Swiss U21-Elit	15	3	8	11	8
8.	Martin Réway (F)	2026-2027	HK Spartak Dubnica	1. liga	7	3	7	10	2
9.	Sandro Brügger (F)	2026-2027	EHC Basel	SL	11	3	7	10	2
10.	Arnaud Montandon (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	9	6	3	9	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	25.63
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.17
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	29.42
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	30.65
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	30.88

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Julien Sprunger (F)	1004	355	364	719
2.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	263	200	330	530
3.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	248	220	269	489
4.	Andrei Bykov (F)	697	118	304	422
5.	Gil Montandon (F)	530	194	216	410

Franchise All-Time Goals

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Julien Sprunger (F)	1004	355	364	719
2.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	248	220	269	489
3.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	263	200	330	530
4.	Jean Lussier (F)	171	196	99	295
5.	Gil Montandon (F)	530	194	216	410

Franchise All-Time Assists

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Julien Sprunger (F)	1004	355	364	719
2.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	263	200	330	530
3.	Andrei Bykov (F)	697	118	304	422
4.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	248	220	269	489
5.	Gil Montandon (F)	530	194	216	410

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Shawn Heins (D)	287	46	164	698
2.	Patrice Brasey (D)	487	96	282	690
3.	Julien Sprunger (F)	1004	355	719	522
4.	Alain Birbaum (D)	517	20	99	512
5.	Antoine Descloux (D)	507	49	132	475

Franchise All-Time Games Played

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Julien Sprunger (F)	1004	355	364	719
2.	Andrei Bykov (F)	697	118	304	422
3.	Marc Abplanalp (D)	624	24	71	95
4.	Killian Mottet (F)	600	149	196	345
5.	Mario Rottaris (F)	583	163	199	362

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jonathan Roy (F)	1	2	3	3.00
2.	Jean-François Sauvé (F)	102	90	235	2.30
3.	Bernard Nadeau (F)	52	81	119	2.29
4.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	263	200	530	2.02
5.	Luc Saintonge (F)	5	7	10	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jean-François Sauvé (F)	1986-1987	NLA	32	32	58	90	2.81	31
2.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1991-1992	NLA	34	39	48	87	2.56	24
3.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	1994-1995	NLA	35	41	45	86	2.46	32
4.	Jean-François Sauvé (F)	1987-1988	NLA	36	34	52	86	2.39	40
5.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1990-1991	NLA	36	35	49	84	2.33	18

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Bernard Nadeau (F)	1974-1975	NLB	27	45	20	65	2.41	28
2.	Jean Lussier (F)	1980-1981	NLA	27	42	19	61	2.26	45
3.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	1994-1995	NLA	35	41	45	86	2.46	32
4.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1991-1992	NLA	34	39	48	87	2.56	24
5.	Andrei Khomutov (F)	1990-1991	NLA	36	39	43	82	2.28	10

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jean-François Sauvé (F)	1986-1987	NLA	32	32	58	90	2.81	31
2.	Jean-François Sauvé (F)	1987-1988	NLA	36	34	52	86	2.39	40
3.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1992-1993	NLA	35	25	51	76	2.17	14
4.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1994-1995	NLA	30	24	51	75	2.50	35
5.	Vyacheslav Bykov (F)	1990-1991	NLA	36	35	49	84	2.33	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

HC Fribourg-Gottéron — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Shawn Heins (D)	2008-2009	NLA	47	11	20	31	0.66	174
2.	Josh Holden (F)	2005-2006	NLA	44	17	18	35	0.80	127
3.	Shawn Heins (D)	2010-2011	NLA	50	6	21	27	0.54	121
4.	Shawn Heins (D)	2006-2007	NLA	26	6	13	19	0.73	120
5.	Jim Slater (F)	2018-2019	NL	48	11	20	31	0.65	117