Switzerland calls its fresh legs
21 Oct 2011 | Davide Tuniz
U20, U18 and U17 teams are nominated for November tournaments
Swiss youth teams will be committed in several tournaments during the november international break.
Under 20 national squad will play in Puchov, Slovakia, from 08 to 13 november against hosts, Germany and Norway. Head coach Manuele Celio called 21 players, included two "expats": Cédric Hächler (Malmö Redhawks/SWE), and Dean Kukan (Lulea/SWE). Here the complete list:
Goaltenders: Meili Lukas (GCK Lions), Wolf Tim (GCK Lions)
Defenders: Baltisberger Phil (ZSC Lions), Eigenmann Daniel (GCK Lions), Guerra Samuel (HC Davos), Hächler Cédric (Malmö Redhawks/SWE), Kukan Dean (Lulea/SWE), Marti Christian (Kloten Flyers), Orellana Kewin (SC Berne Future)
Forwards: Amstutz Reto (SC Bern Future), Bertschy Christoph (SC Bern Future), Grassi Daniele (HC Ambri-Piotta), Haas Gaëtan (EHC Biel), Hofmann Gregory (HC Ambri-Piotta), Lammer Dominic (EV Zug), Leuenberger Kaj (EHC Biel), Rexha Alban (SCL Tigers), Schneuwly Cédric (EV Zug), Simion Dario (HC Lugano), Vermin Joël (CP Bern), Walser Samuel (Kloten Flyers).
Under 18 team plays host at 'International Chablais Hockey Trophy from 7 to 13 november in Monthey, where coach Alfred Bohren's troop will face Finland, Sweden and USA with these effectives:
Goaltenders: Nyffeler Melvin (ZSC Lions), Schlegel Niklas (ZSC Lions)
Defenders: Büsser Xeno (ZSC Lions), Frick Lukas (EHC Uzwil), Jecker Benoît (HC Davos), Kreis Samuel (SC Bern Future), Müller Mirco (Kloten Flyers), Rouiller Anthony (EHC Biel), Zuber Timon (Kloten Flyers)
Forwards: Balmelli Lukas (HC Lugano), Brandi Nicola (ZSC Lions), Diem Ramon (ZSC Lions), Fazzini Luca (HC Lugano), Herzog Fabrice (PIKES EHC Oberthurgau), Kummer Dario (SC Langenthal), Müller Marco (SC Bern Future), Praplan Vincent (Kloten Flyers), Schmutz Flavio (Västeras/SWE), Schmutz Julian (SC Bern Future), Sieber Lukas (HC Davos), Studer Thomas (Kloten Flyers), Zangger Sandro (ZSC Lions).
Finally
Under 17 squad will partecipate in Balshikha, Russia, four-nations tournament from 09 to 14 november with Slovakia, Russia and USA. Here the roster:selected by coach Markus Studer:
Goaltenders: Graf Micha (HC Davos), Paupe Elien (HC Ajoie)
Defenders: Currit Fabien (SCL Young Tigers), Dufner Mauro (PIKES Oberthurgau), Dupertuis Joey (Genève-Servette HC), Erard David (HC Ajoie), Grossniklaus Tim (Bern Future), Molina Atanasio (ZSC Lions), Sartori Jonathan ( HC Lugano)
Forwards: Vuilleumier Robin (La Chaux-de-Fonds), Aeschlimann Marc (HC Davos), Brändli Patrick (Kloten Flyers), Fuchs Jason (La Chaux-de-Fonds), Girard Félix (Lausanne 4 Clubs), Hinterkircher Mattia (ZSC Lions), Hischier Luca (SC Bern Future), Ligue Palmyre ( Lausanne HC), Lupart Sven (ZSC Lions), Marchon Marc (EV Zug), Rathgeb Yannick (SCL Young Tigers), Senn Dominik (Kloten Flyers), Wieser Tim (Kloten Flyers)