Tag: Ambrì-Piotta

Tim Muggli extends HC Ambrì-Piotta stay to 2029

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Story Summary

Tim Muggli has signed a new two-season deal with HC Ambrì-Piotta that will keep the 23-year-old forward in Ticino until spring 2029. The EV Zug youth product joined the Biancoblù in 2024 and is in his third season with the club.

Muggli has posted two goals and six assists in 15 National League games this season. His eight points make him HC Ambrì-Piotta’s most productive Swiss scorer on the roster.

Key Facts

  • Tim Muggli has agreed a two-season extension with HC Ambrì-Piotta through spring 2029.
  • The 23-year-old forward joined HC Ambrì-Piotta in 2024 after coming through EV Zug’s youth system.
  • Muggli is playing his third season with the Biancoblù.
  • Muggli has recorded two goals and six assists in 15 games this season.
  • His eight points make Muggli the most prolific Swiss point-getter on HC Ambrì-Piotta’s roster this season.

IHM Discussion

The extension gives HC Ambrì-Piotta a longer commitment to a young Swiss forward already producing at a meaningful rate this season. Muggli’s current contribution is especially notable because he leads the club’s Swiss contingent in points, rather than merely occupying a development role.

The club has framed the agreement within its new sporting strategy, identifying Muggli as one of the young players it intends to build around. Keeping him through 2029 gives that plan a defined piece of continuity after his move from EV Zug in 2024.

Why It Matters

Swiss players who can contribute offensively carry clear importance for National League clubs, and Muggli has supplied eight points across his first 15 appearances this season. The new contract secures his place in HC Ambrì-Piotta’s plans for two further seasons beyond the current campaign while the club pursues its stated development strategy.

Ambrì-Piotta loan Hedlund, send Forget to Snakes

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Story Summary

HC Ambrì-Piotta have made two player moves, loaning William Hedlund to Genève-Servette HC and sending Jordan Forget to GDT Bellinzona Snakes.

Hedlund is available to Genève-Servette with immediate effect, although Ambrì-Piotta retain the right to recall him at any time. Forget will join Bellinzona in order to gain experience and is also subject to recall by the Biancoblù.

The 20-year-old forward Forget has made one National League appearance for Ambrì-Piotta this season.

Key Facts

  • William Hedlund has joined Genève-Servette HC on loan from HC Ambrì-Piotta.
  • Hedlund is available to Genève-Servette immediately.
  • HC Ambrì-Piotta can recall Hedlund at any time.
  • Jordan Forget has joined GDT Bellinzona Snakes to gain experience.
  • Ambrì-Piotta also retain the option to recall Forget at any time.
  • Forget, a 20-year-old forward, has played one game for Ambrì-Piotta this season.

IHM Discussion

The moves give Ambrì-Piotta a way to place both players elsewhere while keeping control of their availability. Hedlund can step straight into the Genève-Servette group, while Forget’s move to Bellinzona is explicitly framed as an opportunity to build experience.

The recall clauses are significant. Neither arrangement removes the players permanently from Ambrì-Piotta’s options, leaving the club able to bring either skater back if required.

Why It Matters

For Genève-Servette, Hedlund becomes an immediate addition. For Forget, the Bellinzona move offers a defined opportunity to add experience after his single National League outing this season.

Ambrì-Piotta’s retention of recall rights across both moves means the club have created external playing opportunities without giving up the ability to alter those arrangements.

Ambrì-Piotta offer Philip Wüthrich a contract extension

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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.

HC Ambrì-Piotta hires Peter Mettler as goaltending consultant

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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.

HC Ambrì-Piotta faces almost CHF 30m debt burden

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Story Summary

HC Ambrì-Piotta has accumulated debts totalling a bit under CHF 30 million. The club carries a mortgage of CHF 22 million and still owes a bit under CHF 3 million in COVID-19 loans to the federal government. Several private lenders and former board members are also demanding repayment. The club recently renegotiated its mortgage terms with four banks amid acute liquidity problems, while the National League licensing commission described the situation as “alarming.”

Club president Davide Mottis acknowledged the challenge but struck an optimistic tone: “Liquidity is a challenge for us. But we’ll get it under control. There’s a lot of passion, energy, and confidence. That gives us courage and the strength to keep moving forward.” Ambrì-Piotta is planning further increases to its share capital, a step the club has taken several times in recent years.

Key Facts

  • HC Ambrì-Piotta’s total debt is a bit under CHF 30 million.
  • Mortgage debt on the club totals CHF 22 million.
  • The club still owes a bit under CHF 3 million in COVID-19 loans to the federal government.
  • Several private individuals and former board members are demanding repayment of loans.
  • Ambrì-Piotta recently renegotiated mortgage terms with four banks amid acute liquidity problems.
  • The National League’s licensing commission described the club’s situation as “alarming.”
  • Davide Mottis is president of HC Ambrì-Piotta and commented on the club’s liquidity challenge: ” Liquidity is a challenge for us. But we’ll get it under control. There’s a lot of passion, energy, and confidence. That gives us courage and the strength to keep moving forward.”
  • The team plans to further increase its share capital, a measure it has used several times in recent years.

IHM Discussion

The reported liabilities combine a CHF 22 million mortgage, a bit under CHF 3 million in federal COVID-19 loans and repayment claims from private lenders and former board members. Renegotiating mortgage terms with four banks underlines the immediate liquidity pressure facing HC Ambrì-Piotta, while the licensing commission’s description of the situation as “alarming” reflects the seriousness of the concerns.

Mottis has presented the issue as a liquidity challenge and pointed to the club’s previous share-capital increases. Another increase is planned, but Ambrì-Piotta must manage several different creditor obligations while seeking to strengthen its financial position.

Why It Matters

The situation places added focus on HC Ambrì-Piotta’s financial planning and its ability to address liquidity pressure. The planned share-capital increase is a significant next step as the club works through its mortgage debt, federal loans and other repayment claims.

Mini Q&A

How large is HC Ambrì-Piotta’s debt?

The club’s total debt is a bit under CHF 30 million.

What portion of that debt is mortgage-related?

The mortgage debt amounts to CHF 22 million.

Does the club owe government loans?

Yes. It still owes a bit under CHF 3 million in COVID-19 loans to the federal government.

What action has the club taken with its banks?

Ambrì-Piotta recently renegotiated the terms of its mortgage with four banks.

What steps will the club take next?

The club is planning to further increase its share capital, a measure it has used several times in recent years.

What Comes Next

The club plans to increase its share capital again – that planned capital increase is the immediate checkpoint to watch as the club seeks to improve liquidity and respond to creditor demands.

William Worge Kreü joins Ambrì-Piotta as cover for Virtanen

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Story Summary

William Worge Kreü has ended his spell as a free agent by signing with Swiss side Ambrì-Piotta. The 26-year-old had been without a club since Adler Mannheim‘s playoff exit and will now play in Switzerland, initially on a short-term basis.

The deal is intended to cover while Jesse Virtanen remains unavailable. It is also reported to run until 26 December. Worge Kreü, a product of Linköping, played several SHL seasons with his hometown club, two more with Oskarshamn and 47 games for Jukurit in Finland last season. With the Swiss season due to begin in around a week, he has an immediate opportunity to settle in with his new team.

Key Facts

  • William Worge Kreü had been clubless since Adler Mannheim’s playoff exit.
  • He sought a new club primarily abroad after his finish in Germany.
  • Worge Kreü has signed for Swiss club Ambrì-Piotta.
  • The signing is described as a replacement while Jesse Virtanen is unavailable.
  • Reportedly, the contract runs until 26 December.
  • Worge Kreü is 26 years old.
  • He is a Linköping product and played several seasons for Linköping in the SHL.
  • He spent two SHL seasons with Oskarshamn.
  • Last season he played 47 games in Finland with Jukurit.
  • The Swiss season is said to begin in about one week.

IHM Discussion

The move gives Worge Kreü an immediate opportunity in Switzerland after his spell without a club following Adler Mannheim’s playoff exit. His recent experience with Jukurit, together with his SHL background at Linköping and Oskarshamn, gives him a substantial body of experience to bring to Ambrì-Piotta.

The signing is expressly linked to Jesse Virtanen’s absence and is described as running until 26 December. The available information does not clarify how that date relates to Virtanen’s return. No salary terms or longer-term commitment have been indicated.

Why It Matters

Ambrì-Piotta have added an experienced player while Virtanen remains unavailable, while Worge Kreü gets a fresh opportunity in Switzerland after his time without a club. His background in the SHL and Finland gives the move added interest as he begins the next stage of his career.