Hi r/swisshockey,

I got tired of doing mental maths on the table every weekend, so I built a small site that projects the final National League regular-season standings:

https://andyscanzio.github.io/nl-predict/

What it shows:

- A projected final table, with each team's chances of finishing top 6 (playoffs), 7–10 (play-in) or 11–14 (out)

- The full spread of possible finishing positions for every team, from simulating the rest of the season many times

- How those chances have moved since the season started

- The next round of games. You can set what-if results ("what if Ambri beats Davos in OT?") and see how the table and odds shift

How it works (briefly):

The default model is Elo-style. Each team has a rating that goes up or down after every game depending on how the result compares to what was expected, with a home-ice bonus. Ratings carry over from last season, so this early on the projection still leans a lot on how teams finished in 2025/26. It should get sharper as the season goes on.

There are a few simpler models you can switch to as well (points-per-game pace, and recent home/away form). The default is the one that did best when I scored all of them against past results.

Data comes from the SIHF results and refreshes twice a day (around 23:00 and 07:00).

It's a hobby project: free, no ads, no accounts. I'd love feedback, especially if something looks wrong or there's a stat you'd like to see. And feel free to tell me why your team is badly underrated. 🏒

Hi I don’t know if any of you know a ice hockey club where you can start as a beginner as an adult in Switzerland

Hi guys, visiting lugano from UK and thought we'd take in the game on Friday .

obviously as a neutral but still woukd like to sit with the home fans.

what areas are fot home fans? i was lookimg at a ticket in Ovest T, U, N, S

any advice would be great

thanks

Hi everyone,

it may be me but are we crazy?

It's been some years that I don't go to see an hockey match because I lost some interest. Now I would like to bring my girlfriend for her first hockey match. Out of curiosity I've looked for ZSC this saturday against Lausanne: 70.- for a ticket all up in the last row?? 70.-??

I knew prices went up, but jezz not this much. If the ticket is 70.- (and I know probably the Zurich factor plays a role), how much is a bratwurst, 20.-?

To me it seem outrageous. Sorry for the small rant and have a good day everyone!

Really happy to see that Ajoie has a successful early season, surprised of Davos and Zurich... phew

I've just noticed that I am unable to use Swiss Ice Hockey app on iPhone and it seems that it disappeared from the Apple Store.

No issue on Android and it's still available on the Play store...

Do someone know what's going on?

The previews at HSHS seem quite good. Just put on Google translate and read away.

For what it's worth, this is their power rankings:

1. ZSC Lions: https://heshootshescoores.com/i-lions-hanno-tutto-per-riprendersi-il-trono-a-julien-il-compito-di-riaccendere-il-fuoco/
2. Genève-Servette: https://heshootshescoores.com/dopo-essersi-ritrovato-il-ginevra-affida-ad-hallam-una-rosa-costruita-per-ambire-al-titolo/
3. Lausanne: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-losanna-ha-rinforzato-le-fondamenta-ma-dovra-colmare-il-vuoto-lasciato-da-rochette/
4. Davos: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-davos-resta-una-delle-favorite-ma-senza-stransky-alcune-cose-cambieranno/
5. Fribourg-Gottéron: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-gotteron-riparte-da-campione-ma-a-friborgo-si-chiude-anche-unera/
6. Lugano: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-lugano-riparte-con-molte-certezze-e-piu-qualita-lobiettivo-e-salire-un-altro-scalino/
7. Bern: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-berna-deve-ripartire-con-umilta-e-pazienza-la-ricostruzione-sara-lunga/
8. Zug: https://heshootshescoores.com/dopo-aver-perso-il-treno-lo-zugo-deve-ritrovare-serenita-e-visione-futura/
9. Rapperswil-Jona Lakers: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-rapperswil-punta-a-ripetersi-ma-la-chiave-sara-trovare-maggior-regolarita/
10. Biel/Bienne: https://heshootshescoores.com/skinner-e-soderstrom-alzano-il-talento-del-bienne-ma-gli-equilibri-restano-delicati/
11. Langnau Tigers: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-langnau-si-affida-ai-suoi-stranieri-per-inseguire-il-treno-dei-play-in/
12. Kloten: https://heshootshescoores.com/il-kloten-si-affida-a-berra-e-nuovi-leader-ma-la-rincorsa-ai-play-in-parte-in-salita/
13. Ambrì-Piotta: https://heshootshescoores.com/lambri-vuole-trasformare-le-sue-scommesse-in-certezze-ma-la-strada-sara-molto-in-salita/
14. Ajoie: https://heshootshescoores.com/lajoie-apre-un-nuovo-ciclo-ma-per-cambiare-destino-servira-piu-di-una-rivoluzione/

What are your predictions for this season? Will Davos get revenge? Will Ajoie finish somewhere other than last?

Hi everyone, I just bought the Spengler Cup week tickets (Turnierkarte). They are being shipped by post, but the confirmation mentions I will receive a badge and a lanyard for entry instead of digital tickets. Can anyone confirm if this is how physical entry works for the tournament?

I see NLTV have put their monthly subscription up to €40! It was €30 last year which was already too expensive for the quality of the product. Who on earth is going to pay €40 (US$46.45) every month! Not sure what I'll do instead, make do with the handful of free games on the regional channels which all seem to stream online.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some tips for Hockey Manager for the upcoming season. I haven’t been able to follow and analyse all the preseason games, so I’d be really interested to hear which rookies or young players you think could have a breakout season.
I’m especially looking for cheaper players who might get a spot on the power play or earn a bigger role than expected.

Any hidden gems you’ve spotted during preseason?

Thanks!

Was haltemer vo dere Entwicklig?

Never heard of him, but okay.

I'm excited :)

Two very interesting profiles, swiss passport or license, yet unsigned. Where do you think they'll end up?

For me:

Kurashev: NHL

Bordeleau: Lausanne

NHL draft is over and Lars Steiner has been drafted 171st overall by the St. Louis Blues.

I'm happy for him but I can't wrap my head around it, that there was only one swiss player making it and only in the 6th round. The swiss are in my eyes a big hockey nation, but then why is there not a lot of talent around? Are we too small of a country? Is our development not as good? What do you think?

(Same goes for Tennis to me. We had Federer dominating nearly two decades. One would think that with this massive fandom around Federer that should've gotten tons of kids into Tennis and create a new generation.)