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.

Switzerland U18

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2016-2017

2016-2017 Season

Switzerland U18 were 0-3-0 in the 2016-17 Ivan Hlinka Memorial season with 0 points, 4th in the A and 8th overall.

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2016-2017 Switzerland U18 Roster

Switzerland U18 — 2016-2017 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)	27	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)	27	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)	27	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)	27	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)	27	1999	Arisdorf, SUI	6'0"	192	R	U20 Nationell
	#16	Robin Nyffeler (C/W)	27	1999	Huttwil, SUI	5'10"	172	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#25	Gil Reymondin (C/LW)	27	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)	27	1999	Appenzell, SUI	5'7"	179	L	Swiss U21-Elit
	#27	Marlon Zbinden (RW)	27	1999		5'7"	139	R	Swiss U21-Elit
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 14Av Age: 17.81 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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Nationalities

26 players

Experience

Switzerland U18: 100 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Switzerland U18 (WJC-18 D1A)
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Switzerland U18 Games

Switzerland U18 — 2016-2017 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
08/07/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Czechia U18	Switzerland U18	1 - 5	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/05/2026 01:00 PM GMT-6	Slovakia U18	Switzerland U18	6 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/04/2026 03:00 PM GMT-6	Switzerland U18	Sweden U18	7 - 6	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/03/2026 05:00 PM GMT-6	Canada U18	Switzerland U18	7 - 3	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/15/2025 03:30 PM GMT+2	Switzerland U18	Germany U18	5 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Switzerland U18 Tournament Statistics

Switzerland U18 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky	3	1	2	-	0	0	12	19	3	1	3	Did not make playoffs
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	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Switzerland U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Noé Tarchini (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie U21	Swiss U21-Top	12	11	19	30	10
2.	Sol Fueter (F)	2026-2027	EV Zug U21	Swiss U21-Elit	21	7	23	30	16
3.	Florian Schenk (F)	2026-2027	Mora IK U20	U20 Nationell	16	13	16	29	12
4.	Denis Malgin (F)	2026-2027	ZSC Lions	NL	18	6	18	24	10
5.	Simon Knak (F)	2026-2027	ZSC Lions	NL	18	12	7	19	7
6.	Tim Münger (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF U20	U20 Nationell	18	9	10	19	6
7.	Jan Kneubühler (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF U20	U20 Nationell	18	9	9	18	12
8.	Sandro Schmid (F)	2026-2027	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	NL	18	8	10	18	12
9.	Jason Fuchs (F)	2026-2027	Lausanne HC	NL	20	5	13	18	12
10.	Maxime Sauthier (F)	2026-2027	Val-d'Or Foreurs	QMJHL	12	13	4	17	10

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Switzerland U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	170 lbs	16.92
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.88
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	17.96
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.95
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	17.95

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Franchise All-Time Points

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Nico Hischier (F)	7	4	4	8
2.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	8	3	4	7
3.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	4	2	5	7
4.	Leo Ulrich (F)	4	3	3	6
5.	Lee Roberts (F)	8	2	4	6

Franchise All-Time Goals

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aurelio Lemm (F)	5	5	0	5
2.	Kevin Fiala (F)	8	5	0	5
3.	Nico Hischier (F)	7	4	4	8
4.	Leo Braillard (F)	4	4	1	5
5.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	8	3	4	7

Franchise All-Time Assists

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	4	2	5	7
2.	Nico Hischier (F)	7	4	4	8
3.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	8	3	4	7
4.	Lee Roberts (F)	8	2	4	6
5.	Nicolas Müller (F)	4	1	4	5

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Calvin Thürkauf (F)	4	0	1	38
2.	Fabian Haberstich (F)	4	0	2	31
3.	Ramon Tanner (F)	4	1	1	29
4.	Makai Holdener (F)	4	0	1	29
5.	Damien Riat (F)	8	2	4	27

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	8	3	4	7
2.	Lee Roberts (F)	8	2	4	6
3.	Kevin Fiala (F)	8	5	0	5
4.	Phil Baltisberger (D)	8	1	4	5
5.	Marco Miranda (F)	8	2	2	4

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	4	2	7	1.75
2.	Leo Ulrich (F)	4	3	6	1.50
3.	Leo Braillard (F)	4	4	5	1.25
4.	Lino Martschini (F)	4	3	5	1.25
5.	Sebastian Weber (F)	4	3	5	1.25

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	2	5	7	1.75	4
2.	Nico Hischier (F)	2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	3	3	6	1.50	0
3.	Leo Ulrich (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	3	3	6	1.50	0
4.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	3	3	6	1.50	8
5.	Aurelio Lemm (F)	2005-2006	U18 JWC	5	5	0	5	1.00	4

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aurelio Lemm (F)	2005-2006	U18 JWC	5	5	0	5	1.00	4
2.	Leo Braillard (F)	2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	4	1	5	1.25	2
3.	Nico Hischier (F)	2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	3	3	6	1.50	0
4.	Leo Ulrich (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	3	3	6	1.50	0
5.	Jonah Neuenschwander (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	3	3	6	1.50	8

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	2	5	7	1.75	4
2.	Nicolas Müller (F)	2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	1	4	5	1.25	0
3.	Jason Fuchs (F)	2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	1	4	5	1.25	2
4.	Livio Stadler (D)	2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	1	4	5	1.25	4
5.	Simon Meier (F)	2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	1	4	5	1.25	4

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Switzerland U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Calvin Thürkauf (F)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	0	1	1	0.25	38
2.	Fabian Haberstich (F)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	0	2	2	0.50	31
3.	Ramon Tanner (F)	2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	1	0	1	0.25	29
4.	Makai Holdener (F)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	0	1	1	0.25	29
5.	Alessandro Lurati (F)	2021-2022	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	1	0	1	0.25	27

Player Nationalities Throughout History

351 players