Story Summary
HC Ambrì-Piotta has appointed Peter Mettler as a part-time goaltending consultant. The 45-year-old joins the Biancoblù coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the current season. In the role, Mettler will support goaltending coach Pauli Jaks and help further develop the club’s goaltending methodology and training. Mettler most recently served as goaltending coach and Director of Goaltending for the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation from 2023 to 2025, and previously worked with HC Davos and EV Zug in the National League.
Key Facts
- Peter Mettler, 45, has been hired by HC Ambrì-Piotta as a goaltending consultant.
- The role is part-time and his deal is valid until the end of the current season.
- Mettler will support HC Ambrì-Piotta’s goaltending coach Pauli Jaks and help develop goaltending methodology and training at HCAP.
- Mettler most recently served as goaltending coach and Director of Goaltending for the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation from 2023 to 2025.
- He previously served as goaltending coach for HC Davos in the National League.
IHM Discussion
The addition of Peter Mettler gives HC Ambrì-Piotta an extra specialist resource focused on its goaltending programme. Mettler will support goaltending coach Pauli Jaks while helping to further develop the club’s methodology and training, placing his remit firmly in the coaching and development side of the operation.
Mettler most recently worked as goaltending coach and Director of Goaltending for the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation from 2023 to 2025. His previous National League experience with HC Davos and EV Zug also gives him familiarity with the league environment. The announcement defines the role around methodology and training rather than any roster matter.
Why It Matters
The appointment adds a specialist voice to the Biancoblù’s goaltending setup for the remainder of the season. Mettler’s brief is specifically centred on methodology and training, while his previous work with the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, HC Davos and EV Zug brings relevant goaltending-coaching experience to the role.