What league does Switzerland U18 play in?

Switzerland U18 play in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Who is the head coach of Switzerland U18?

The head coach of Switzerland U18 is Thierry Paterlini.

Who is the general manager of Switzerland U18?

The general manager of Switzerland U18 is Raeto Raffainer.

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2016-2017 Switzerland U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Joakim Da Silva (G)	27	1999	Genève, SUI	6'4"	218	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#30	Joel Messerli (G)	27	1999	Wallisellen, SUI	6'0"	176	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#1	Gianluca Zaetta (G)	26	1999		5'9"	163	L	Swiss U21-Elit
DEFENSEMEN
	#21	Yannick Brunner (D)	26	1999	Bülach, SUI	5'9"	161	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#24	Tobias Geisser (D)	27	1999	Stans, SUI	6'4"	201	L	SL
	#26	Nico Gross (D)	26	2000	Pontresina, SUI	6'1"	190	L	SL
	#4	Simon Le Coultre (D)	26	1999	Le Sentier, SUI	6'0"	183	L	QMJHL
	#14	Lucas Matewa (D)	26	1999	Lausanne, SUI	5'10"	190	R	Swiss U21-Elit
	#10	Mick Schüpbach (D)	27	1999	Landiswil, SUI	6'0"	179	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#3	Gabriel Widmer (D)	26	1999	Küsnacht, SUI	5'8"	174	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#18	Dario Wüthrich (D)	26	1999	Trub, SUI	6'2"	203	R	Swiss U21-Elit
	#2	David Zeiter (D)	27	1999	Visp, SUI	6'0"	183	L	Swiss U21-Elit
FORWARDS
	#12	Andreas Döpfner (W)	27	1999	Bülach, SUI	5'8"	154	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#22	Nando Eggenberger (LW/RW)	26	1999	Chur, SUI	6'2"	203	L	NL
	#13	Nico Hischier (C/LW)	27	1999	Brig, SUI	6'1"	201	L	QMJHL
	#19	Tim Kobler (F)	27	1999	Merlischachen, SUI	5'11"	176	R	HEO U18
	#23	Philipp Kurashev (C/W)	26	1999	Münsingen, SUI	6'0"	190	L	QMJHL
	#17	Marco Lehmann (C/W)	27	1999	Lauperswil, SUI	5'9"	165	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#11	Sven Leuenberger (C/RW)	27	1999	Hüttikon, SUI	5'10"	198	R	Swiss U21-Elit
	#9	Nicolas Müller (C/RW)	26	1999	Arisdorf, SUI	6'0"	192	R	U20 Nationell
	#16	Robin Nyffeler (C/W)	26	1999	Huttwil, SUI	5'10"	172	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#25	Gil Reymondin (C/LW)	26	1999	Bern, SUI	6'0"	176	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#15	Justin Sigrist (C/LW)	27	1999	Hombrechtikon, SUI	5'11"	172	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#6	Axel Simic (C/RW)	27	1999	Gumefens, SUI	5'9"	185	R	QMJHL
	#7	Ramon Tanner (C)	26	1999	Appenzell, SUI	5'7"	179	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#27	Marlon Zbinden (RW)	26	1999		5'7"	139	R	Swiss U21-Elit

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 14Av Age: 17.46 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Switzerland U18 Staff

Head CoachThierry Paterlini
Asst. CoachMartin Höhener
Goaltending CoachPauli Jaks
General ManagerRaeto Raffainer

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26 players

Experience

Switzerland U18: 100 GP

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Switzerland U18 (WJC-18 D1A)
Switzerland U18 (all) (International-Jr)

Switzerland U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
08/15/2025 01:30 PM UTC	Switzerland U18	Germany U18	5 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/13/2025 01:30 PM UTC	Finland U18	Switzerland U18	3 - 4 (OT 63:05)	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/12/2025 01:30 PM UTC	Switzerland U18	Canada U18	1 - 9	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/11/2025 05:00 PM UTC	Czechia U18	Switzerland U18	6 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/09/2024 07:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Switzerland U18	5 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Switzerland U18 Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	1	0	7	18	2	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	0	1	3	25	1	0.33	4	Placement game loss
2023-2024	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	9	9	6	2	3	Placement game loss
2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	0	1	5	26	1	0.33	4	Placement game win
2021-2022	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	3	-	0	0	3	20	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2020-2021	Hlinka Gretzky	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	0	1	3	18	1	0.33	4	Placement game loss
2018-2019	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	3	-	0	0	3	20	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2017-2018	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	12	0	0	4	Placement game win
2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	7	14	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	8	18	0	0	4	Placement game win
2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	6	13	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2013-2014	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	0	-	0	2	9	10	5	1.67	3	Placement game loss
2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	9	12	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2011-2012	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	4	13	0	0	4	Placement game win
2010-2011	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	10	17	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2009-2010	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	13	0	0	4	Placement game win
2008-2009	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	6	18	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2007-2008	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	8	0	0	4	Placement game win
2006-2007	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	8	11	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2005-2006	U18 JWC	3	0	3	0	-	-	7	12	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2004-2005	U18 JWC	3	0	3	0	-	-	2	12	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2003-2004	U18 JWC	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	20	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2002-2003	U18 JWC	3	1	1	1	-	-	15	9	3	1	2	Bronze game loss
2001-2002	Nations Cup	5	3	2	0	-	-	15	16	6	1.2	4	-

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