Story Summary
HC Ambrì-Piotta have reportedly offered a contract extension to goaltender Philip Wüthrich, with the 28-year-old asking for time to consider before deciding. Wüthrich’s existing deal with the National League side is valid until the end of the current season. The goaltender, with Ambrì-Piotta since 2025, started the club’s opening game of the season against HC Ajoie and posted a .917 save percentage. Reports also link him to EHC Biel as a possible successor to Harri Säteri.
Key Facts
- HC Ambrì-Piotta has issued an offer for a contract extension to goaltender Philip Wüthrich, according to Contropiede.
- Philip Wüthrich has asked for time to consider the offer before making a final decision.
- Wüthrich’s current contract with HC Ambrì-Piotta is valid until the end of the current season.
- Wüthrich is 28 years old.
- Wüthrich has been with HC Ambrì-Piotta since 2025.
- Wüthrich was the starting goaltender in HC Ambrì-Piotta’s first game of the season against HC Ajoie and posted a .917 save percentage.
- There are rumours linking Wüthrich to EHC Biel, where he has been mentioned as a potential successor to Harri Säteri.
- Reports note that, if EHC Biel were to acquire Wüthrich, the move would provide the Seelanders with more flexibility regarding their import player contingent.
IHM Discussion
Ambrì-Piotta have reportedly made their move to retain Philip Wüthrich beyond his current contract, which runs until the end of the season. Whether the goaltender accepts remains unresolved after he asked for time to consider the offer.
Wüthrich’s.917 save percentage in the opening game against HC Ajoie is an encouraging early marker, although it remains only one game in a long season.
Reports linking Wüthrich to EHC Biel add another possible dimension. The suggestion that he could succeed Harri Säteri remains speculation, not a completed transaction. Biel would gain greater flexibility with its import-player contingent if it acquired Wüthrich.
Why It Matters
For HC Ambrì-Piotta, Wüthrich’s decision will determine whether the club can retain a goaltender whose current contract expires at the end of the season.
For EHC Biel, the reported link is notable because acquiring Wüthrich would provide greater flexibility with the club’s import-player contingent. Any move, however, remains unconfirmed.