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2023-2024
2023-2024 Season
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds were 29-8-8 in the 2023-24 SL season with 92 points, 1st overall.
2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #28 |   | 24 | 6'2" | 185 | L | ||||
| #60 |  | 32 | Stockholm, SWE | 6'4" | 183 | L | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #19 | | 31 | Arni, SUI | 5'11" | 192 | R | |||
| #29 | | 28 | Lausanne, SUI | 6'0" | 176 | R | |||
| #44 | | 22 | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||||
| #33 | | 30 | Steckborn, SUI | 6'3" | 209 | R | |||
| #90 | | 24 | 5'8" | 139 | L | ||||
| #27 | | 34 | La Chaux-de-Fonds, SUI | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| #71 | | 29 | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||||
| #58 | | 36 | Fribourg, SUI | 5'7" | 154 | L | |||
| #74 | | 27 | Lausanne, SUI | 5'10" | 190 | R | |||
| #37 | | 24 | Seewis, SUI | 5'10" | 168 | L | |||
| #44 | | 30 | Courtételle, SUI | 5'8" | 170 | L | |||
| #55 | | Dario Sidler (D)Loan | 23 | 5'7" | 165 | R | |||
| #81 |  | 27 | 5'11" | 190 | L | ||||
| #23 |  | Rémi Vogel (D)Loan | 25 | 5'10" | 192 | L | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #9 |  | 32 | Altdorf, SUI | 6'5" | 209 | R | |||
| #91 | | 32 | Riga, LAT | 6'1" | 190 | R | |||
| #37 | | 22 | 5'9" | 187 | R | ||||
| #66 | | 26 | 5'9" | 185 | L | ||||
| #73 | | 24 | Genève, SUI | 6'4" | 183 | L | |||
| #12 | | 24 | Forel, SUI | 6'1" | 190 | L | |||
| #48 | | 27 | 5'10" | 168 | L | ||||
| #55 | | 22 | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||||
| #26 |  | 29 | Alameda, CA, USA | 5'9" | 190 | L | |||
| 21 | Genève, SUI | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||||
| #92 | | 26 | Biel-Bienne, SUI | 5'8" | 163 | L | |||
| #47 | | 27 | Jelgava, LAT | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| 31 | 6'0" | 183 | L | |||||
| #43 | | 28 | 5'9" | 183 | L | ||||
| #73 | | 30 | Bonfol, SUI | 5'11" | 179 | R | |||
| 28 | Lausanne, SUI | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||||
| #61 |  | 26 | Collingwood, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 201 | L | |||
| #47 | | 22 | - | - | L | ||||
| #13 |  | 34 | Oslo, NOR | 6'4" | 190 | L | |||
| #47 | | 27 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 174 | R | |||
| #22 | | 30 | Fribourg, SUI | 5'10" | 172 | R | |||
| #57 |  | 23 | Zürich, SUI | 6'1" | 190 | L | |||
| #77 | | Louis Robin (RW)Loan | 23 | Yverdon-les-Bains, SUI | 5'9" | 157 | R | ||
| #89 | | 28 | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||||
| 25 | 5'9" | 143 | L | |||||
| #86 | | 29 | Zürich, SUI | 5'10" | 176 | L | |||
| 23 | - | - | L | |||||
| #29 | | 25 | Chur, SUI | 6'0" | 172 | L | |||
| #16 | | 26 | Landeyeux, SUI | 5'9" | 157 | L | |||
2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Staff
- Head CoachLouis Matte
- Asst. CoachLoïc Burkhalter
- Goaltending Coach
Santeri Matikainen - Sports ManagerLoïc Burkhalter
- Asst. Equipment ManagerMatthias Messerli
- Conditioning CoachDominique Gindraux
- Dir. of Player DevelopmentGaëtan Augsburger
- Head Equipment ManagerClaude Sterchi
- Physical TherapistStéphane Morin
- Physical TherapistMathieu Tripod
- PresidentOlivier Calame
- Video CoachFausto Fragnoli
2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Captains
2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Demographics
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HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Facts
- Plays in
- Sky Swiss League
- Team Colors
- Blue + Gold
- Town
- La Chaux-de-Fonds, SUI
Map - Founded
- 1919
2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 36 players
- 3 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- HC La Chaux-de-Fonds: 2 696 GP
WC: 85 GP- OG: 9 GP
- SHL: 106 GP
- HockeyAllsvenskan: 128 GP
KHL: 6 GP
AHL: 161 GP- NL: 2 703 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- HC La Chaux-de-Fonds U21 (Swiss U21-Top)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Patinoire des Mélèzes
- Location
- La Chaux-de-Fonds, SUI
- Capacity
- 5 800
- Construction Year
- 1953
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EHC Chur |  HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | - | SL | |
| HC La Chaux-de-Fonds |  EHC Olten | - | SL | |
 HC Thurgau | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | 5 - 3 | SL | |
| HC La Chaux-de-Fonds |  EHC Basel | 6 - 3 | SL | |
 EHC Arosa | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | 1 - 7 | SL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | joining | Spencer Foo (F) | No team | ||
| Extension | Kay Schweri (F) | ||||
| Confirmed | leaving | David Lindquist (F) | Milano Hockey Club | ||
| Up/Down | leaving | Jason Akeson (F) | Genève-Servette HC | ||
| Loan | leaving | Tim Grossniklaus (D) | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | ||
| Loan | leaving | Oliver Achermann (F) | Genève-Servette HC | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Kevin Bozon (F) | No team | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Noah Böhler (F) | HC Thurgau |
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | OTW | T | OTL | L | TP | GF | GA | P/GP | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | SL | 13 | 7 | 1 | - | 0 | 5 | 23 | 53 | 40 | 1.77 | 5 | - |
| 2025-2026 | SL | 50 | 25 | 5 | - | 7 | 13 | 92 | 168 | 145 | 1.84 | 4 | Final loss |
| 2024-2025 | SL | 45 | 29 | 4 | - | 0 | 12 | 95 | 163 | 102 | 2.11 | 2 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2023-2024 | SL | 45 | 26 | 3 | - | 8 | 8 | 92 | 157 | 103 | 2.04 | 1 | Champion |
| 2022-2023 | SL | 45 | 30 | 6 | - | 3 | 6 | 105 | 205 | 102 | 2.33 | 1 | Champion |
| 2021-2022 | SL | 50 | 30 | 4 | - | 4 | 12 | 102 | 195 | 119 | 2.04 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
| 2020-2021 | SL | 46 | 18 | 2 | - | 7 | 19 | 65 | 139 | 146 | 1.41 | 8 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2019-2020 | SL | 44 | 19 | 2 | - | 3 | 20 | 64 | 146 | 141 | 1.45 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2018-2019 | SL | 44 | 25 | 5 | - | 5 | 9 | 90 | 137 | 112 | 2.05 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2017-2018 | SL | 46 | 22 | 5 | - | 4 | 15 | 80 | 169 | 132 | 1.74 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2016-2017 | NLB | 48 | 30 | 3 | - | 6 | 9 | 102 | 198 | 137 | 2.13 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2015-2016 | NLB | 45 | 23 | 6 | - | 2 | 14 | 83 | 157 | 125 | 1.84 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | NLB | 48 | 22 | 3 | - | 6 | 17 | 78 | 157 | 148 | 1.63 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | NLB | 45 | 14 | 7 | - | 4 | 20 | 60 | 151 | 149 | 1.33 | 8 | Semifinal loss |
| 2012-2013 | NLB | 50 | 23 | 4 | - | 6 | 17 | 83 | 189 | 147 | 1.66 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2011-2012 | NLB | 45 | 24 | 3 | - | 4 | 14 | 82 | 155 | 127 | 1.82 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
| 2010-2011 | NLB | 45 | 24 | 7 | - | 4 | 10 | 90 | 175 | 139 | 2 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
| 2009-2010 | NLB | 45 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 68 | 177 | 166 | 1.51 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2008-2009 | NLB | 41 | 24 | 7 | - | 1 | 9 | 87 | 207 | 138 | 2.12 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2007-2008 | NLB | 49 | 31 | 2 | - | 5 | 11 | 102 | 237 | 149 | 2.08 | 3 | Final loss |
| 2006-2007 | NLB | 45 | 23 | 4 | - | 2 | 16 | 79 | 184 | 175 | 1.76 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2005-2006 | NLB | 42 | 14 | - | 4 | - | 24 | 32 | 130 | 158 | 0.76 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2004-2005 | NLB | 44 | 19 | - | 5 | - | 20 | 43 | 141 | 147 | 0.98 | 8 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2003-2004 | NLB | 45 | 12 | - | 2 | - | 31 | 26 | 143 | 215 | 0.58 | 10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2002-2003 | NLB | 38 | 10 | - | 3 | - | 25 | 23 | 119 | 189 | 0.61 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2001-2002 | NLB | 36 | 22 | - | 5 | - | 9 | 49 | 171 | 125 | 1.36 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2000-2001 | NLA | 44 | 4 | - | 4 | - | 36 | 12 | 82 | 206 | 0.27 | 12 | Relegated |
| 1999-2000 | NLB | 36 | 20 | - | 5 | - | 11 | 45 | 130 | 100 | 1.25 | 2 | Final loss |
| 1998-1999 | NLB | 40 | 28 | - | 2 | - | 10 | 58 | 182 | 110 | 1.45 | 2 | Final loss |
| 1997-1998 | NLA | 40 | 12 | - | 6 | - | 22 | 30 | 128 | 164 | 0.75 | 9 | Saved in play-out |
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | OTW | T | OTL | L | TP | GF | GA | P/GP | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | National Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 16th final loss |
| 2020-2021 | Swiss Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 16th final loss |
| 2019-2020 | Swiss Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 16th final loss |
| 2018-2019 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1.5 | 13 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2017-2018 | Swiss Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 16th final loss |
| 2016-2017 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 10 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2015-2016 | Swiss Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2014-2015 | Swiss Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 16th final loss |
| 1975-1976 | TuT Pokal | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 5 | 33 | 44 | 0.71 | 5 | - |
| 1973-1974 | European Cup | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 17 | 16th final loss |
| 1972-1973 | European Cup | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | 15 | 16th final loss |
| 1971-1972 | European Cup | 4 | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 | - | 5 | 13 | - | 8 | Eighth Final Loss |
| TuT Pokal | 5 | 1 | - | 0 | - | 4 | 2 | 18 | 29 | 0.4 | 5 | - | |
| Spengler Cup | 4 | 0 | - | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 5 | No playoffs held | |
| 1970-1971 | European Cup | 2 | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 10 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 1969-1970 | European Cup | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 19 | 15 | - | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1968-1969 | European Cup | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 30 | 17 | - | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Retired Numbers
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds Stars And Cult Players
- Gaston Pelletier (F)
- Michel Turler (F)
- René Huguenin (D)
- Guy Dubois (F)
- Richmond Gosselin (F)
- Mike McParland (F)
- Glenn Anderson (F)
- Erik Holmberg (F)
Valeri Shiryayev (D)- Éric Bourquin (D)
- Ruedi Nideröst (D)
- Steve Aebersold (F)
- Rob Cowie (D)
- Stéphan Lebeau (F)
- Stefan Nilsson (F)
- Boris Leimgruber (F)
- Jesse Bélanger (F)
- Rob Gaudreau (F)
- Patrick Lebeau (F)
- Régis Fuchs (F)
- Yanick Dubé (F)
- Michael Neininger (F)
- Steve Pochon (F)
- Alexis Vacheron (D)
- Jonathan Roy (F)
- Dominic Forget (F)
- Benoît Mondou (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arnaud Schnegg (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Franches-Montagnes | MyHL | 14 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 12 |
| 2. | Marco Cavalleri (F) | 2026-2027 | Tilburg Trappers | Oberliga | 15 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 18 |
| 3. | Robby Jackson (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Nitra | Extraliga | 17 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
| 4. | Devin Muller (F) | 2026-2027 | EHC Dübendorf | MyHL | 14 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 4 |
| 5. | Matt Wilkins (F) | 2026-2027 | Unia Oswiecim | PHL | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 62 |
| 6. | Jason Fuchs (F) | 2026-2027 | Lausanne HC | NL | 20 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 12 |
| 7. | Jaison Dubois (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Neuchâtel Université | 1. Liga | 9 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 8 |
| 8. | Kenny Camarda (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Star La Chaux-de-Fonds | SwissDiv2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0 |
| 9. | Arnaud Montandon (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Sierre | SL | 14 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 |
| 10. | Kyle Topping (F) | 2026-2027 | Black Wings Linz | ICEHL | 17 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 27.78 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 28.56 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 27.38 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 25.57 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 26.11 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Neininger (F) | 617 | 358 | 361 | 719 |
| 2. | Valeri Shiryayev (D) | 393 | 165 | 362 | 527 |
| 3. | Dominic Forget (F) | 335 | 218 | 263 | 481 |
| 4. | Michel Turler (F) | 96 | 212 | 150 | 449 |
| 5. | Benoît Mondou (F) | 206 | 130 | 156 | 286 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Neininger (F) | 617 | 358 | 361 | 719 |
| 2. | Dominic Forget (F) | 335 | 218 | 263 | 481 |
| 3. | Michel Turler (F) | 96 | 212 | 150 | 449 |
| 4. | Valeri Shiryayev (D) | 393 | 165 | 362 | 527 |
| 5. | Laurent Stehlin (F) | 141 | 150 | 94 | 244 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Valeri Shiryayev (D) | 393 | 165 | 362 | 527 |
| 2. | Michael Neininger (F) | 617 | 358 | 361 | 719 |
| 3. | Dominic Forget (F) | 335 | 218 | 263 | 481 |
| 4. | Alexis Vacheron (D) | 494 | 49 | 221 | 270 |
| 5. | Toms Andersons (F) | 231 | 94 | 187 | 281 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alexis Vacheron (D) | 494 | 49 | 270 | 721 |
| 2. | Valeri Shiryayev (D) | 393 | 165 | 527 | 532 |
| 3. | Steve Pochon (F) | 511 | 75 | 179 | 456 |
| 4. | Arnaud Jaquet (D) | 695 | 28 | 205 | 402 |
| 5. | Michael Neininger (F) | 617 | 358 | 719 | 377 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arnaud Jaquet (D) | 695 | 28 | 177 | 205 |
| 2. | Michael Neininger (F) | 617 | 358 | 361 | 719 |
| 3. | Steve Pochon (F) | 511 | 75 | 104 | 179 |
| 4. | Alexis Vacheron (D) | 494 | 49 | 221 | 270 |
| 5. | Danick Daucourt (D) | 474 | 11 | 42 | 53 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Normand Dubé (F) | 13 | 31 | 52 | 4.00 |
| 2. | Jesse Bélanger (F) | 36 | 41 | 80 | 2.22 |
| 3. | Mike McParland (F) | 56 | 48 | 120 | 2.14 |
| 4. | Robert Crawford (F) | 38 | 52 | 78 | 2.05 |
| 5. | Philippe Bozon (F) | 29 | 31 | 59 | 2.03 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 2007-2008 | NLB | 49 | 39 | 58 | 97 | 1.98 | 56 |
| 2. | Dominic Forget (F) | 2007-2008 | NLB | 49 | 39 | 50 | 89 | 1.82 | 34 |
| 3. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 2006-2007 | NLB | 45 | 33 | 53 | 86 | 1.91 | 64 |
| 4. | Jesse Bélanger (F) | 2001-2002 | NLB | 36 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 2.22 | 38 |
| 5. | Jean Trottier (F) | 1981-1982 | NLB | - | 41 | 38 | 79 | - | - |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Crawford (F) | 1983-1984 | NLB | 38 | 52 | 26 | 78 | 2.05 | - |
| 2. | Louis Bégin (F) | 1983-1984 | NLB | 42 | 42 | 23 | 65 | 1.55 | - |
| 3. | Jesse Bélanger (F) | 2001-2002 | NLB | 36 | 41 | 39 | 80 | 2.22 | 38 |
| 4. | Jean Trottier (F) | 1981-1982 | NLB | - | 41 | 38 | 79 | - | - |
| 5. | Serge Martel (F) | 1972-1973 | NLA | 28 | 40 | 14 | 54 | 1.93 | - |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 2007-2008 | NLB | 49 | 39 | 58 | 97 | 1.98 | 56 |
| 2. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 2006-2007 | NLB | 45 | 33 | 53 | 86 | 1.91 | 64 |
| 3. | Jonathan Roy (F) | 2008-2009 | NLB | 47 | 27 | 52 | 79 | 1.68 | 42 |
| 4. | Valeri Shiryayev (D) | 2006-2007 | NLB | 43 | 17 | 52 | 69 | 1.60 | 82 |
| 5. | Dominic Forget (F) | 2008-2009 | NLB | 47 | 28 | 51 | 79 | 1.68 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | P/GP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Elsener (D) | 1996-1997 | NLA | 41 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.12 | 112 |
| 2. | Ruedi Nideröst (D) | 1997-1998 | NLA | 40 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.33 | 106 |
| 3. | Glenn Anderson (F) | 1996-1997 | NLA | 23 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 1.26 | 103 |
| 4. | Vincent Léchenne (F) | 2001-2002 | NLB | 32 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 0.75 | 103 |
| 5. | Christian Pouget (D) | 1999-2000 | NLB | 32 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 0.97 | 101 |
