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 Chris McSorley.

Who is the captain of HC Lugano?

The captain of HC Lugano is Mark Arcobello.

What arena does HC Lugano play in?

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

Who is the general manager of HC Lugano?

The general manager of HC Lugano is Hnat Domenichelli.

What are the team colors of HC Lugano?

The team colors of HC Lugano are Black + White.

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2022-2023 Season

HC Lugano were 25-25-2 in the 2022-23 NL season with 72 points, 10th overall.

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2022-2023 HC Lugano Player Stats

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HC Lugano — 2022-2023 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
NL
1.		Markus Granlund (C/LW)	47	22	23	45	22	6	7	2	6	8	8	-2
2.		Brett Connolly (RW)	45	12	26	38	28	5
3.		Marco Müller (C/W)	43	8	28	36	26	7	8	0	1	1	4	-4
4.		Mark Arcobello (RW/C)	46	11	16	27	18	-8	2	0	1	1	7	-4
5.		Luca Fazzini (LW/RW)	52	11	15	26	10	-5	8	1	0	1	2	-4
6.		Santeri Alatalo (D)	52	6	20	26	42	2	8	0	0	0	6	-3
7.		Giovanni Morini (C/LW)	48	13	8	21	18	-9	8	0	1	1	0	-4
8.		Kris Bennett (C/LW)	30	10	10	20	14	0	5	2	2	4	4	1
9.		Troy Josephs (C/LW)	42	5	15	20	43	4	8	1	0	1	2	-3
10.		Calvin Thürkauf (C/LW)	52	11	8	19	61	-7	8	3	4	7	12	2
11.		Marco Zanetti (RW)	47	7	8	15	10	1	8	0	3	3	2	0
12.		Daniel Carr (LW/RW)	30	10	4	14	45	3	8	4	3	7	6	1
13.		Calle Andersson (D)	38	4	10	14	10	-2	8	2	1	3	2	-3
14.		Mirco Müller (D)	52	0	14	14	20	10	8	0	1	1	6	4
15.		Raphael Herburger (C)	50	2	8	10	20	-3	8	0	1	1	2	0
16.		Lukas Klok (D)	18	5	4	9	8	9	8	0	3	3	6	-1
17.		Elia Riva (D)	45	2	7	9	6	3	7	0	1	1	0	0
18.		Jeremi Gerber (LW/RW)	47	1	7	8	8	0	4	0	1	1	0	0
19.		Samuel Guerra (D)	50	0	7	7	16	0	8	1	0	1	6	0
20.		Bernd Wolf (D)	47	1	5	6	20	2	8	0	0	0	0	-1
21.		Oliwer Kaski (D)	20	0	4	4	2	-9
22.		Stéphane Patry (C/LW)	15	1	0	1	0	0	8	0	0	0	6	-1
23.		Yves Stoffel (LW/RW)	24	1	0	1	4	-5
24.		Julian Walker (C/RW)	6	0	1	1	2	-1	8	0	0	0	28	-1
25.		Riccardo Werder (C/RW)	1	0	0	0	27	0
26.		Gianluca Cortiana (C)	4	0	0	0	0	0
27.		Jari Näser (D)	8	0	0	0	0	-1
28.		Nicolò Ugazzi (D)	10	0	0	0	2	0
29.		Gregory Bedolla (F)	14	0	0	0	0	-1
30.		Alessandro Villa (D)	24	0	0	0	0	-1	1	0	0	0	0	0
31.		Loic Vedova (RW)	30	0	0	0	10	-8	6	0	0	0	0	0

HC Lugano — 2022-2023 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
NL
1.		Mikko Koskinen (G)	33	2.93	.900	13	17	0	2	1886:11	824	8	2.03	.937
2.		Niklas Schlegel (G)	22	2.77	.900	8	8	1	1	1211:19	506	0
3.		Thibault Fatton (G)	1	4.79	.714	0	0	0	0	25:00	5

2022-2023 HC Lugano Staff

Head CoachChris McSorley
Asst. CoachMatti Alatalo
Asst. CoachPatrice Bosch
Asst. CoachPaul DiPietro
Goaltending CoachMichael Lawrence
General ManagerHnat Domenichelli
Team ManagerMirko Bertoli
Asst. Equipment ManagerEdy Cameroni
CEOMarco Werder
COOJean-Jacques Aeschlimann
Dir.Stephan Lichtsteiner
Head Equipment ManagerNicklas Karlsson
Interim Asst. CoachKrister Cantoni
Interim Head CoachLuca Gianinazzi
Massage TherapistLuca Fregosi
Physical TherapistMarco Cattaneo

2022-2023 HC Lugano Captains

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2022-2023 HC Lugano Demographics

HC Lugano Facts

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

2022-2023 HC Lugano Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players
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Experience

HC Lugano: 3 236 GP
NHL: 1 483 GP
WC: 146 GP
OG: 37 GP
SHL: 78 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 52 GP
Liiga: 560 GP
KHL: 478 GP
Czechia: 162 GP
AHL: 1 229 GP
NL: 5 800 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

HC Lugano — 2022-2023 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/14/2026 07:45 PM GMT+1	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers	HC Lugano	-	NL
11/13/2026 07:45 PM GMT+1	HC Lugano	SCL Tigers	-	NL
11/11/2026 07:45 PM GMT+1	HC Lugano	SC Bern	2 - 3	NL
10/31/2026 07:45 PM GMT+1	HC Ambrì-Piotta	HC Lugano	4 - 3	NL
10/29/2026 08:00 PM GMT+1	HC Lugano	Lausanne HC	4 - 0	NL

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Latest Transactions

HC Lugano — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/09/2026	Up/Down	joining	Marco Maurer (D)	HC Sierre	Details
11/09/2026	Loan	joining	Sandro Forrer (F)	EHC Visp	Details
11/02/2026	Extension		Santeri Alatalo (D)		Details
11/02/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dario Allenspach (F)	SCL Tigers	Details
10/28/2026	Loan	joining	Marco Maurer (D)	HC Sierre	Details
10/28/2026	Extension		Nick Shore (F)		Details
10/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Joren van Pottelberghe (G)	Genève-Servette HC	Details
10/08/2026	Confirmed	joining	Robert Mayer (G)	Genève-Servette HC	Details

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HC Lugano History and Standings

HC Lugano — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NL	19	6	1	-	2	10	22	58	65	1.16	12	-
2025-2026	NL	52	26	2	-	7	17	89	150	120	1.71	5	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	NL	52	20	1	-	4	27	66	137	160	1.27	13	Saved in play-out
2023-2024	NL	52	23	4	-	2	23	79	162	151	1.52	7	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	NL	52	20	5	-	2	25	72	147	163	1.38	10	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	NL	52	21	4	-	5	22	76	160	158	1.46	9	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	NL	52	24	9	-	2	17	92	160	137	1.77	2	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	NL	50	19	4	-	4	23	69	125	139	1.38	8	No playoffs held
2018-2019	NL	50	24	2	-	2	22	78	160	141	1.56	7	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	NL	50	26	3	-	2	19	86	159	130	1.72	4	Final loss
2016-2017	NLA	50	19	6	-	4	21	73	142	155	1.46	7	Semifinal loss
2015-2016	NLA	50	21	6	-	5	18	80	157	150	1.6	5	Final loss
2014-2015	NLA	50	24	8	-	5	13	93	155	127	1.86	3	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	NLA	50	23	5	-	4	18	83	142	114	1.66	5	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	NLA	50	21	5	-	7	17	80	163	139	1.6	6	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	NLA	50	21	5	-	6	18	79	152	150	1.58	6	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	NLA	50	12	7	-	5	26	55	130	159	1.1	10	Saved in play-out
2009-2010	NLA	50	17	6	-	4	23	67	153	166	1.34	8	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NLA	50	19	8	0	7	16	80	175	156	1.6	5	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	NLA	50	15	9	0	6	20	69	130	149	1.38	9	Saved in play-out
2006-2007	NLA	44	25	1	0	3	15	80	143	123	1.82	4	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	NLA	44	24	-	8	-	12	56	160	116	1.27	2	Champion
2004-2005	NLA	44	29	-	7	-	8	65	148	99	1.48	1	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	NLA	48	35	-	4	-	9	74	196	127	1.54	1	Final loss
2002-2003	NLA	44	24	-	4	-	16	52	159	129	1.18	4	Champion
2001-2002	NLA	44	25	-	5	-	14	55	149	121	1.25	2	Semifinal loss
2000-2001	NLA	44	28	-	4	-	12	60	129	85	1.36	1	Final loss
1999-2000	NLA	45	29	-	9	-	7	67	164	83	1.49	1	Final loss
1998-1999	NLA	45	27	-	5	-	13	59	155	114	1.31	3	Champion
1997-1998	NLA	40	17	-	7	-	16	41	140	127	1.03	6	Quarterfinal loss

HC Lugano Tournament Statistics

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

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HC Lugano Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

HC Lugano — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Patrik Zackrisson (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF	HockeyAllsvenskan	17	8	12	20	0
2.	Libor Hudáček (F)	2026-2027	HC Oceláři Třinec	Extraliga	16	6	14	20	6
3.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	19	11	8	19	2
4.	Arttu Ruotsalainen (F)	2026-2027	EHC Kloten	NL	19	7	11	18	8
5.	Arnaud Montandon (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	14	8	8	16	8
6.	Gregory Bedolla (F)	2026-2027	EHC Wetzikon	MyHL	14	8	8	16	29
7.	Maxime Montandon (D)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	14	4	11	15	12
8.	Radim Zohorna (F)	2026-2027	Färjestad BK	SHL	14	5	9	14	4
9.	Raphael Herburger (F)	2026-2027	EC-KAC	ICEHL	18	4	10	14	6
10.	Oliwer Kaski (D)	2026-2027	Malmö Redhawks	SHL	14	7	6	13	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

HC Lugano — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.55
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	28.74
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.23
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.24

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Franchise All-Time Points

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kent Johansson (F)	212	219	209	428
2.	Luca Fazzini (F)	655	184	205	389
3.	Jörg Eberle (F)	417	252	129	381
4.	Andy Ton (F)	397	157	223	380
5.	Petteri Nummelin (D)	350	111	264	375

Franchise All-Time Goals

HC Lugano — 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)	655	184	205	389
4.	Andy Ton (F)	397	157	223	380
5.	Fredy Lüthi (F)	319	136	138	274

Franchise All-Time Assists

HC Lugano — 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)	655	184	205	389
5.	Raffaele Sannitz (F)	757	93	182	275

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

HC Lugano — 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

HC Lugano — 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.	Luca Fazzini (F)	655	184	205	389
4.	Sandro Bertaggia (D)	647	82	134	216
5.	Jean-Jacques Aeschlimann (F)	568	107	150	257

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
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

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Bernard Gagnon (F)	1981-1982	NLB	38	47	40	87	2.29	-
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	1985-1986	NLA	35	40	39	79	2.26	34
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1986-1987	NLA	35	33	45	78	2.23	37
4.	Kent Johansson (F)	1987-1988	NLA	35	32	45	77	2.20	37
5.	Kent Johansson (F)	1984-1985	NLA	38	57	19	76	2.00	-

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Kent Johansson (F)	1984-1985	NLA	38	57	19	76	2.00	-
2.	Bernard Gagnon (F)	1981-1982	NLB	38	47	40	87	2.29	-
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1985-1986	NLA	35	40	39	79	2.26	34
4.	Peter Jaks (F)	1987-1988	NLA	36	38	21	59	1.64	22
5.	Jim Koleff (F)	1978-1979	NLB	26	38	20	58	2.23	-

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Randy Robitaille (F)	2009-2010	NLA	50	16	49	65	1.30	72
2.	Kent Johansson (F)	1986-1987	NLA	35	33	45	78	2.23	37
3.	Kent Johansson (F)	1987-1988	NLA	35	32	45	77	2.20	37
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	2003-2004	NLA	48	28	44	72	1.50	16
5.	Glen Metropolit (F)	2012-2013	NLA	50	20	44	64	1.28	62

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

HC Lugano — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Todd Elik (F)	1997-1998	NLA	39	30	36	66	1.69	222
2.	Timo Helbling (D)	2009-2010	NLA	46	1	6	7	0.15	168
3.	Timo Helbling (D)	2008-2009	NLA	49	2	7	9	0.18	136
4.	Timo Helbling (D)	2007-2008	NLA	49	3	11	14	0.29	127
5.	Jason York (D)	2005-2006	NLA	34	3	17	20	0.59	122