What league does Switzerland U18 play in?

Switzerland U18 play in the WJC-18 (W).

Who is the head coach of Switzerland U18?

The head coach of Switzerland U18 is Melanie Häfliger.

Switzerland U18

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2021-2022

2021-2022 Season

Switzerland U18 were 1-2-0 in the 2021-22 WJC-18 (W) season with 3 points, 2nd in the Group B and 3rd overall.

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2021-2022 Switzerland U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Margaux Favre (G)	21	2005	Fribourg, SUI	5'11"	-	L	CSSHL U18 (W)
	#29	Nadia Häner (G)	22	2004	Nunningen, SUI	5'3"	119	L	Swiss U18-Top
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Alizee Aymon (D/F)	20	2005	Icogne, SUI	5'2"	110	L	SWHL A (W)
	#28	Alessia Baechler (D)	21	2005	Illnau-Effretikon, SUI	5'9"	150	L	Swiss U18-Top
	#7	Eva Bargo Cuns (D)	20	2006		-	-	-	Swiss U16-Top
	#2	Annic Büchi (D)	21	2005	Brütten, SUI	5'7"	143	L	Swiss U18-Top
	#22	Elena Gaberell (D/F)	21	2005	Rivera, SUI	5'7"	148	L	SWHL A (W)
	#14	Nina Harju (D)	22	2004	Wetzikon, SUI	5'6"	121	L	SWHL A (W)
	#24	Lorena Marti (D)	21	2005		-	-	R	SWHL B (W)
	#19	Zoé Mächler (D)	21	2005	Winterthur, SUI	5'2"	110	R	SWHL A (W)
	#16	Alena Lynn Rossel (D)	20	2006	Unterseen, SUI	5'7"	128	R	Swiss U16-Elit
FORWARDS
	#12	Xenia Balzarolo (F)	20	2006		5'5"	137	L	Swiss U16-Top
	#13	Louana Bigler (F)	22	2004	Erlach, SUI	5'8"	126	L	SWHL A (W)
	#17	Valérie Christmann (D/F)	22	2004	Dallenwil, SUI	-	-	-	Swiss U18-Top
	#27	Chiara Eggli (F)	20	2005		5'5"	132	L	SWHL B (W)
	#26	Naemi Herzig (F)	19	2007	St. Gallen, SUI	5'5"	132	L	Swiss U18-Top
	#25	Lenni Kozuh (F)	21	2004	Spiegel, SUI	5'4"	110	L	SWHL B (W)
	#9	Renee Lendi (F)	21	2004	Brütten, SUI	5'0"	95	L	SWHL A (W)
	#10	Jael Manetsch (F)	19	2007	Luzern, SUI	5'5"	141	R	Swiss U16-Top
	#4	Alina Marti (F)	22	2004	Bleienbach, SUI	5'6"	148	L	SWHL A (W)
	#21	Jana Peter (D/F)	21	2005	Dübendorf, SUI	5'3"	117	L	Swiss U18-Top
	#11	Jade Surdez (F)	21	2004	Le Noirmont, SUI	5'4"	121	L	CSSHL U18 (W)

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 11Av Age: 16.82 yearsAv Ht: 5'5"Av Wt: 126 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 Switzerland U18 Staff

Head CoachMelanie Häfliger
Asst. CoachColin Muller
Asst. CoachChristoph Scherrer
Equipment ManagerMichael Kehl
Physical TherapistSilke Zwick

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Switzerland U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 Women's World Championship
2027: WJC-18 (W) -
2026: WJC-18 (W) Quarterfinal loss
2025: WJC-18 (W) Quarterfinal loss
2024: WJC-18 (W) Saved in relegation

2021-2022 Switzerland U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

Switzerland U18: 127 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Switzerland (WC (W))
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Switzerland U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
01/15/2026 05:30 PM UTC	Czechia U18	Switzerland U18	2 - 1	U18 WJC
01/14/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Hungary U18	Switzerland U18	0 - 2	U18 WJC
01/12/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Sweden U18	Switzerland U18	3 - 0	U18 WJC
01/11/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Switzerland U18	Canada U18	0 - 9	U18 WJC
01/09/2025 08:00 AM UTC	Sweden U18	Switzerland U18	4 - 1	U18 WJC

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Switzerland U18 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18 (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	2	-	0	0	2	12	3	1	3	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	1	-	0	1	7	10	4	1.33	3	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	WJC-18 (W)	3	0	2	-	0	1	3	16	1	0.33	4	Saved in relegation
2022-2023	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	2	-	0	0	5	8	3	1	3	Saved in relegation
2021-2022	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	2	-	0	0	3	4	3	1	3	Saved in relegation
2020-2021	WJC-18 (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-18 (W)	3	0	1	-	1	1	4	6	3	1	3	Saved in relegation
2018-2019	WJC-18 (W)	3	2	1	-	0	0	5	5	6	2	2	Placement game loss
2017-2018	WJC-18 (W)	3	0	3	-	0	0	6	9	0	0	4	Saved in relegation
2016-2017	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	1	-	1	0	6	6	5	1.67	3	Saved in relegation
2015-2016	WJC-18 (W)	3	2	1	-	0	0	9	5	6	2	3	Saved in relegation
2014-2015	WJC-18 (W)	3	2	1	-	0	0	5	5	6	2	3	Saved in relegation
2013-2014	WJC-18 D1 (W)	5	4	0	-	0	1	19	4	13	2.6	1	Promoted
2012-2013	WJC-18 D1 (W)	5	3	1	-	0	1	17	6	10	2	2	-
2011-2012	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	2	-	0	0	7	22	3	1	4	Relegated
2010-2011	WJC-18 (W)	3	0	3	-	0	0	4	17	0	0	4	Saved in relegation
2009-2010	WJC-18 D1 (W)	5	5	0	-	0	0	44	5	15	3	1	Promoted
2008-2009	WJC-18 (W)	3	1	2	-	0	0	8	26	3	1	3	Relegated
2007-2008	WJC-18 (W)	3	0	3	-	0	0	2	32	0	0	4	Qualification

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Sinja Leemann (F)	2026-2027	SC Bern Frauen	SWHL A	2	3	1	4	0
2.	Norina Müller (F)	2026-2027	HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies	SWHL A	2	3	1	4	0
3.	Rahel Enzler (F)	2026-2027	EVZ Women's Team	SWHL A	2	2	0	2	0
4.	Lara Stalder (F)	2026-2027	EVZ Women's Team	SWHL A	2	1	1	2	2
5.	Céline Bonassi (F)	2026-2027	Neuchâtel Hockey Academy Dames	SWHL A	2	1	0	1	0
6.	Elisa Dalessi (F)	2026-2027	HC Davos Ladies	SWHL A	2	1	0	1	0
7.	Alizee Aymon (D)	2026-2027	SC Bern Frauen	SWHL A	2	1	0	1	2
8.	Ilana Leibundgut (D)	2026-2027	HC Davos Ladies	SWHL A	2	1	0	1	27
9.	Cassandra Rensch (F)	2026-2027	Lausanne HC Féminin	SWHL A	1	0	1	1	0
10.	Jade Surdez (F)	2026-2027	Lausanne HC Féminin	SWHL A	1	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'6"	137 lbs	17.04
2024-2025	View Roster	5'5"	132 lbs	16.92
2023-2024	View Roster	5'5"	130 lbs	17.22
2022-2023	View Roster	5'5"	132 lbs	16.91
2021-2022	View Roster	5'5"	126 lbs	16.82

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alina Müller (F)	20	24	9	33
2.	Sara Benz (F)	12	13	13	26
3.	Phoebe Staenz (F)	17	14	11	25
4.	Lisa Rüedi (F)	20	12	12	24
5.	Lara Stalder (F)	17	11	11	22

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Alina Müller (F)	20	24	9	33
2.	Phoebe Staenz (F)	17	14	11	25
3.	Sara Benz (F)	12	13	13	26
4.	Lisa Rüedi (F)	20	12	12	24
5.	Lara Stalder (F)	17	11	11	22

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rahel Enzler (F)	20	6	15	21
2.	Sara Benz (F)	12	13	13	26
3.	Isabel Waidacher (F)	17	9	13	22
4.	Lisa Rüedi (F)	20	12	12	24
5.	Phoebe Staenz (F)	17	14	11	25

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Sandra Thalmann (F)	10	2	4	48
2.	Sarah Forster (D)	16	3	10	36
3.	Laura Benz (D)	14	5	9	36
4.	Alessia Baechler (D)	15	4	8	31
5.	Evelina Raselli (F)	15	7	17	28

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Karin Williner (D)	22	0	2	2
2.	Alina Müller (F)	20	24	9	33
3.	Lisa Rüedi (F)	20	12	12	24
4.	Rahel Enzler (F)	20	6	15	21
5.	Noemi Ryhner (F)	20	4	6	10

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Sara Benz (F)	12	13	26	2.17
2.	Alina Müller (F)	20	24	33	1.65
3.	Phoebe Staenz (F)	17	14	25	1.47
4.	Lara Stalder (F)	17	11	22	1.29
5.	Isabel Waidacher (F)	17	9	22	1.29

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sara Benz (F)	2009-2010	5	9	18
2.	Nina Kindschi (F)	2009-2010	5	6	13
3.	Alina Müller (F)	2013-2014	5	9	12
4.	Isabel Waidacher (F)	2009-2010	5	6	12
5.	Lisa Rüedi (F)	2017-2018	5	6	11

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Sara Benz (F)	2009-2010	5	9	18
2.	Alina Müller (F)	2013-2014	5	9	12
3.	Alina Müller (F)	2015-2016	5	7	9
4.	Nina Kindschi (F)	2009-2010	5	6	13
5.	Isabel Waidacher (F)	2009-2010	5	6	12

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Sara Benz (F)	2009-2010	5	9	18
2.	Nina Kindschi (F)	2009-2010	5	7	13
3.	Evelina Raselli (F)	2009-2010	5	7	11
4.	Isabel Waidacher (F)	2009-2010	5	6	12
5.	Rahel Enzler (F)	2017-2018	5	6	9

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Sandra Thalmann (F)	2008-2009	5	3	36
2.	Alessia Baechler (D)	2022-2023	5	4	25
3.	Sarah Forster (D)	2008-2009	5	2	24
4.	Evelina Raselli (F)	2009-2010	5	11	20
5.	Laura Benz (D)	2007-2008	5	1	18

Player Nationalities Throughout History

194 players