Switzerland: 2014 NHL Draft Preview: Swiss prospects lacks high-end talent of recent draft classes

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Nov 16, 2005
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The 2013-14 season was one where Switzerland made less noise than the year before, as it seemed like everything turned back to normal for Swiss Ice Hockey.



The season started with a splash, with a record 10 Swiss players having been selected at the 2013 CHL Import Draft – the most ever, doubling the previous high. The Swiss are filling the void left by the Russians and the Swedes, who more and more are deciding to stay at home and develop in their native leagues.

Draft-eligible shutdown defenseman Phil Baltisberger and two-way pivot Pius Sutter made headlines in Switzerland by coming one victory short with the OHL's Guelph Storm of winning the ultimate prize in junior hockey, the Memorial Cup.… read more



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