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Swiss NHL players 2002–03

2 Swiss players played in the NHL in 2002–03. Together they scored 0 points, the 20th most of any country. The nations league needs at least five skaters, so Switzerland was not part of it.

2002–03Last season82/82 games

2001–02 2003–04

The players

David Aebischer

Goaltender · Colorado Avalanche

COL

22

GP

7

Wins

.916

SV%

1

SO

Goaltender · Anaheim Ducks

ANA

22

GP

6

Wins

.929

SV%

1

SO

In the NHL Draft

Two Swiss players were picked in the 2026 NHL Draft, none of them in the first round. Ryder Cali went first, at number 48 to the Florida Panthers.

Every pick in 2026 →The draft through the years →

Swiss NHL players all time

Regular season, whole careers. The record seasons count completed seasons only.

Most points by Swiss players

2011–27 · 1046 GP

2014–26 · 707 GP

Nino Niederreiter

2010–27 · 1040 GP

2017–27 · 625 GP

2016–27 · 714 GP

Most goalie wins

2007–16 · 404 GP

2002–11 · 229 GP

David Aebischer

2000–08 · 214 GP

Best seasons by a Swiss player

2021–22 · 80 GP

2021–22 · 82 GP

2023–24 · 82 GP

2022–23 · 81 GP

2021–22 · 77 GP

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