National team games

Switzerland beat Norway

Two days before the start of the Olympic Tournament Switzerland beat Norway 4-2 in Goyang. Simon Moser scored two goals within 1:03 in the second period.

(12 Feb 2018)

Russia beats Belarus

Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Pavel Datsyuk added a third goal when Russia beat Belarus 3-0 today in Moscow.

(30 Jan 2018)

Slovakia beats Czech Republic

Slovakia beat Czech Republic 2-0 in Trinec today. Matej Paulovic scored 1-0 in the first period and Patrik Svitana added an empty net goal towards the end.

(23 Aug 2017)

Sweden beats Hungary

Sweden beat Hungary 4-0 in Budapest tonight. Goals by Richard Gynge, John Norman, Emil Pettersson and Pär Lindholm.

(03 Apr 2017)

World Championship preparation

The World Championship in Russia starts in three days. Four pre-tournament games were played today. Canada beat Czech Republic 3-0 and Kazakhstan beat France 6-3. Finland-USA (3-2) and Switzerland - Germany (4-3) were both decided in overtime.

(03 May 2016)

Austria defeats Italy in final World Championship test

Stefan Geier's hattrick led Austria to a 3:2-win in an exhibtion game over Italy. Austria had a strong start, gaining a 2:0 lead in the intitial frame. The Italians though got better in the second and third period, coming close to the tying goal. Goals by Luca Frigo and Alexander Egger, showcasing his skill with an amazing backhand goal, scored for the 'azzurri'. In net Starkbaum and Bernard played a solid game, but the game was highlighted by the national team debut of 35-year-old Frederic Cloutier between the Italian pipes in the second half of the game.

(20 Apr 2016)

Czechs beat Germany

In one of many friendly games before the World Championship Czech Republic beat Germany 7-2 in Usti nad Laben tonight.

(06 Apr 2016)

Fredrik Pettersson and Linus Klasen declined national team call

Fredrik Pettersson and Linus Klasen won't partecipate at Channel One Cup in Sochi with Sweden from 18 to 21 December, despite the call from coach Pär Mårts. Their club HC Lugano asked players to remain in Switzerland to focus on 22-23 December NLA round.
"I'm sad about this situation but I will not force the hand, it is their right to refuse the call" said Mårts at TT Nyhetsbyrån

(15 Dec 2014)

Hanlon leaves Belarus for Switzerland

Switzerland has signed Glen Hanlon as head coach of the men's national team.

John Fust will be his assistant coach and also head coach of the U20 team.

Both signed two-year contracts.

(27 May 2014)

Germany beats Switzerland

Germany defeated Switzerland 2-0 in SAP Arena Mannheim tonight.

Daniel Pietta and Tobias Rieder scored the goals while Robert Zepp in the net made 24 saves.

(02 May 2014)