When was EV Zug founded?

EV Zug was founded in 1967 in Zug, SUI, Switzerland.

Who is the head coach of EV Zug?

The head coach of EV Zug is Benoît Groulx.

Who is the captain of EV Zug?

The captain of EV Zug is Jan Kovář.

What arena does EV Zug play in?

EV Zug play their home games at OYM Hall in Zug, SUI.

Who is the general manager of EV Zug?

The general manager of EV Zug is Reto Kläy.

What are the team colors of EV Zug?

The team colors of EV Zug are Blue + White + Gray.

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2025-2026 Season

EV Zug were 23-20-9 in the 2025-26 NL season with 75 points, 8th overall.

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2025-2026 EV Zug Roster

EV Zug — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#60	Matia Nico Birchler (G)	19	2007	Einsiedeln, SUI	6'5"	190	L
	#30	Leonardo Genoni (G)	39	1987	Semione, SUI	6'0"	192	L
	#1	Tim Wolf (G)	34	1992	Zürich, SUI	6'1"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Flavio Andri (D)	19	2007		5'9"	168	R
	#94	Nic Balestra (D)	21	2005		5'11"	174	R
	#32	Lukas Bengtsson (D)"A"	32	1994	Stockholm, SWE	5'10"	183	R
	#16	Raphael Díaz (D)	40	1986	Baar, SUI	5'11"	196	R
	#6	Mischa Geisser (D/LW)	20	2006	Sarnen, SUI	6'3"	198	L
	#42	Tobias Geisser (D)	27	1999	Stans, SUI	6'4"	201	L
	#64	Jesse Graham (D)	32	1994	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#27	Samuel Guerra (D)Loan	33	1993	Sorengo, SUI	6'0"	187	L
	#7	Dorian Moret (D)	19	2007	Lausanne, SUI	6'2"	198	L
		Jens Nater (D)Loan	30	1995	Herisau, SUI	5'11"	181	R
	#37	Elia Riva (D)	28	1998	Claro, SUI	5'10"	181	L
	#93	Flavio Sauser (D)	19	2007		5'11"	181	L
	#18	Dominik Schlumpf (D)	35	1991	Mönchaltorf, SUI	6'0"	187	R
	#66	David Sklenička (D)	30	1996	Rakovnik, CZE	5'11"	181	L
	#14	Livio Stadler (D)	28	1998	Steinhausen, SUI	6'0"	176	L
FORWARDS
	#86	Robin Nico Antenen (LW)	20	2006	Menziken, SUI	6'2"	198	L
	#91	Jan Daron (RW/LW)	18	2008		6'0"	183	R
	#22	Nando Eggenberger (LW/RW)	26	1999	Chur, SUI	6'2"	203	L
	#92	Sol Fueter (LW/C)	18	2008	Zürich, SUI	5'9"	159	L
	#68	Fabrice Herzog (RW/LW)	31	1994	Frauenfeld, SUI	6'3"	198	L
	#15	Grégory Hofmann (LW)"A"	33	1992	Biel-Bienne, SUI	6'0"	174	L
	#43	Jan Kovář (C)"C"	36	1990	Pisek, CZE	6'0"	207	R
	#81	Dominik Kubalík (LW/RW)	31	1995	Plzen, CZE	6'2"	190	L
	#73	Mike Künzle (RW/LW)	32	1993	Zürich, SUI	6'4"	209	R
		Lucien Lehmann (C)	19	2007		5'9"	163	L
	#61	Sven Leuenberger (C/RW)	27	1999	Hüttikon, SUI	5'10"	198	R
		Jakob Lilja (LW)	33	1993	Limhamn, SWE	6'0"	196	L
	#95	Colin Lindemann (LW)	21	2005	Zug, SUI	6'0"	176	L
	#46	Lino Martschini (RW)"A"	33	1993	Luzern, SUI	5'6"	146	R
		Santiago Näf (F)Loan	24	2002		6'2"	205	R
	#11	Nik Christian Petrovic (F)	20	2006	Ljubljana, SLO	6'3"	201	L
	#88	Sven Senteler (C/LW)	34	1992	Zürich, SUI	6'1"	198	L
	#90	Tomas Tatar (LW/RW)"A"	35	1990	Ilava, SVK	5'10"	172	L
		Livio Truog (LW)Loan	22	2003	Zollikon, SUI	5'10"	181	L
	#96	Daniel Vozenilek (W/C)	30	1996	Pardubice, CZE	6'3"	216	L
	#77	Loris Wey (C/RW)	20	2006	Cham, SUI	5'10"	168	R
	#40	Andreas Wingerli (LW/C)	29	1997	Lycksele, SWE	5'8"	176	L
Position: G: 3, D: 13, F: 18Av Age: 28.44 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 EV Zug Staff

Head CoachBenoît Groulx
Head CoachMichael Liniger
Asst. CoachRoger Hansson
Asst. CoachTomas Montén
Goaltending CoachSimon Pfister
General ManagerReto Kläy
Asst. General ManagerRoland Schmid
Athletic TrainerMartin Kierot
Athletic TrainerFlorian Steiger
CEOPatrick Lengwiler
ChairmanDr. med Matthias Strebel
Dir. of Player DevelopmentTed Suihkonen
Equipment ManagerBenny Boquist
Head Equipment ManagerWalter Vattolo
Massage TherapistKarl Müller
Massage TherapistAdrian Tribuzio

2025-2026 EV Zug Captains

"C"

Jan Kovář

"A"

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EV Zug Facts

Plays in: National League
Team Colors: Blue + White + Gray
Town: Zug, SUI Map
Founded: 1967

2025-2026 EV Zug Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
4 players
3 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

EV Zug: 5 616 GP
NHL: 1 546 GP
WC: 500 GP
OG: 83 GP
SHL: 734 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 244 GP
Liiga: 104 GP
KHL: 919 GP
Czechia: 852 GP
AHL: 864 GP
DEL: 84 GP
NL: 9 333 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

EV Zug U21 (Swiss U21-Elit)

Arena Information

Arena Name: OYM Hall
Location: Zug, SUI
Capacity: 7 700
Construction Year: 2010

EV Zug Games

EV Zug — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/17/2026 05:45 PM UTC	HC Ajoie	EV Zug	-	NL
10/11/2026 12:00 PM UTC	EHC Kloten	EV Zug	-	NL
10/04/2026 12:00 PM UTC	Genève-Servette HC	EV Zug	2 - 1	NL
09/29/2026 05:45 PM UTC	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers	EV Zug	2 - 5	NL
09/25/2026 05:45 PM UTC	SCL Tigers	EV Zug	5 - 3	NL

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Latest Transactions

EV Zug — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nic Balestra (D)	SC Bern	Details
08/27/2026	Extension		Leonardo Genoni (G)		Details
08/13/2026	Loan	leaving	Mischa Geisser (D)	HC Thurgau	Details
08/09/2026	Loan	joining	Vinzenz Rohrer (F)	Montréal Canadiens	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jacob Moverare (D)	Los Angeles Kings	Details
07/14/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jakob Lilja (F)	Vienna Capitals	Details
07/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dominik Schlumpf (D)	EHC Kloten	Details
05/16/2026	Loan	leaving	Matia Nico Birchler (G)	EHC Visp	Details

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EV Zug History and Standings

EV Zug — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NL	6	3	2	-	0	1	22	14	10	1.67	10	-
2025-2026	NL	52	20	20	-	3	9	126	145	75	1.44	8	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	NL	52	25	19	-	5	3	173	136	88	1.69	4	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	NL	52	21	16	-	9	6	161	135	87	1.67	4	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	NL	52	21	18	-	6	7	165	154	82	1.58	6	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	NL	52	24	12	-	12	4	177	127	100	1.92	1	Champion
2020-2021	NL	52	33	6	-	7	6	197	128	119	2.29	1	Champion
2019-2020	NL	50	23	13	-	7	7	147	124	90	1.8	2	No playoffs held
2018-2019	NL	50	30	14	-	1	5	159	115	97	1.94	2	Final loss
2017-2018	NL	50	23	15	-	10	2	153	122	91	1.82	2	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	NLA	50	28	13	-	3	6	153	122	96	1.92	3	Final loss
2015-2016	NLA	50	24	15	-	5	6	161	138	88	1.76	4	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NLA	50	24	13	-	7	6	166	126	92	1.84	4	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	NLA	50	15	20	-	6	9	132	156	66	1.32	10	Saved in play-out
2012-2013	NLA	50	26	14	-	3	7	172	154	91	1.82	3	Semifinal loss
2011-2012	NLA	50	24	8	-	8	10	173	131	98	1.96	1	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	NLA	50	26	14	-	6	4	176	143	94	1.88	4	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	NLA	50	29	14	-	4	3	165	125	98	1.96	3	Semifinal loss
2008-2009	NLA	50	20	22	0	3	5	171	166	71	1.42	8	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	NLA	50	24	17	0	5	4	174	151	86	1.72	4	Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007	NLA	44	22	13	0	6	3	153	117	81	1.84	3	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	NLA	44	20	19	5	-	-	142	146	45	1.02	5	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	NLA	44	20	16	8	-	-	140	142	48	1.09	4	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	NLA	48	21	22	5	-	-	117	147	47	0.98	7	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	NLA	44	14	25	5	-	-	110	142	33	0.75	10	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	NLA	44	18	18	8	-	-	119	127	44	1	7	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	NLA	44	25	17	2	-	-	166	143	52	1.18	4	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	NLA	45	24	15	6	-	-	154	148	54	1.2	3	Semifinal loss
1998-1999	NLA	45	20	19	6	-	-	157	130	46	1.02	5	Semifinal loss
1997-1998	NLA	40	24	10	6	-	-	151	109	54	1.35	1	Champion

EV Zug Tournament Statistics

EV Zug — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Champions HL	6	2	3	-	1	0	20	18	8	1.33	13	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	Champions HL	6	5	0	-	1	0	27	9	17	2.83	1	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	Champions HL	6	3	3	-	0	1	28	19	10	1.67	3	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	Swiss Cup	2	1	0	-	0	1	26	3	4	2	9	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	Swiss Cup	3	2	1	-	0	0	10	5	6	2	7	Quarterfinal loss
	Champions HL	6	4	2	-	0	2	22	11	14	2.33	1	Quarterfinal loss
2018-2019	Swiss Cup	5	4	0	-	1	0	20	10	14	2.8	1	Champion
	Champions HL	6	5	0	-	0	1	22	12	16	2.67	1	Eighth Final Loss
2017-2018	Swiss Cup	3	2	1	-	0	0	14	7	6	2	6	Quarterfinal loss
	Champions HL	6	3	2	-	1	0	20	16	11	1.83	1	Eighth Final Loss
2016-2017	Swiss Cup	4	3	1	-	0	0	17	5	9	2.25	3	Semifinal loss
	Champions HL	4	3	0	-	1	0	17	7	11	2.75	1	16th final loss
2015-2016	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	6	10	3	1.5	15	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	4	0	4	-	0	0	6	18	0	0	3	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Swiss Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	5	3	1.5	14	Eighth Final Loss
	Champions HL	6	3	2	-	0	1	14	14	10	1.67	2	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	ET	8	1	6	-	1	0	14	30	5	0.63	7	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	ET	8	4	2	-	2	0	30	21	16	2	2	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	Euro HL	6	2	3	-	1	0	27	26	8	1.33	2	Playoffs Qualifier loss
1997-1998	Euro HL	6	3	3	-	0	0	17	15	9	1.5	3	Did not make playoffs

EV Zug Retired Numbers

EV Zug Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

EV Zug — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Sol Fueter (F)	2026-2027	EV Zug U21	Swiss U21-Elit	13	2	10	12	12
2.	Jakob Lilja (F)	2026-2027	Vienna Capitals	ICEHL	7	5	6	11	4
3.	Oscar Lindberg (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	SHL	6	3	7	10	6
4.	Jordann Bougro (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	5	2	7	9	2
5.	Daniel Vozenilek (F)	2026-2027	HC Oceláři Třinec	Extraliga	8	6	2	8	8
6.	Calvin Thürkauf (F)	2026-2027	HC Lugano	NL	7	4	4	8	6
7.	Jérôme Bachofner (F)	2026-2027	SCL Tigers	NL	9	3	4	7	27
8.	Dario Allenspach (F)	2026-2027	SCL Tigers	NL	9	2	5	7	0
9.	Fredrik Olofsson (F)	2026-2027	Rögle BK	SHL	6	1	6	7	2
10.	Oscar Lindberg (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	Champions HL	4	2	4	6	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

EV Zug — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.70
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	28.44
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.57
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	26.94
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.09

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lino Martschini (F)	640	234	284	518
2.	Paul DiPietro (F)	499	163	274	437
3.	Heinz Jenni (F)	245	260	148	408
4.	Josh Holden (F)	416	159	233	392
5.	Philipp Neuenschwander (F)	495	210	146	356

Franchise All-Time Goals

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Heinz Jenni (F)	245	260	148	408
2.	Lino Martschini (F)	640	234	284	518
3.	Philipp Neuenschwander (F)	495	210	146	356
4.	Oskar Huber (F)	263	188	75	263
5.	Donald Laurence (F)	166	186	105	291

Franchise All-Time Assists

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lino Martschini (F)	640	234	284	518
2.	Paul DiPietro (F)	499	163	274	437
3.	Josh Holden (F)	416	159	233	392
4.	Raphael Díaz (D)	631	86	218	304
5.	Jan Kovář (F)	348	92	208	300

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Josh Holden (F)	416	159	392	571
2.	Patrick Oppliger (F)	584	77	223	542
3.	Dino Kessler (D)	377	57	215	486
4.	Patrick Sutter (D)	253	40	137	470
5.	Misko Antisin (F)	285	124	281	464

Franchise All-Time Games Played

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Fabian Schnyder (F)	733	107	132	239
2.	Lino Martschini (F)	640	234	284	518
3.	Raphael Díaz (D)	631	86	218	304
4.	Patrick Oppliger (F)	584	77	146	223
5.	Duri Camichel (F)	521	94	147	241

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Dennis Sobchuk (F)	19	24	43	2.26
2.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	80	75	164	2.05
3.	Pierre Rioux (F)	10	8	20	2.00
4.	Barry Alter (F)	9	7	18	2.00
5.	Dan Quinn (F)	7	7	13	1.86

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	1983-1984	NLB	41	45	45	90	2.20	-
2.	Donald Laurence (F)	1986-1987	NLB	36	59	23	82	2.28	28
3.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	1984-1985	NLB	39	30	44	74	1.90	-
4.	Donald Laurence (F)	1988-1989	NLA	36	46	27	73	2.03	30
5.	Heinz Jenni (F)	1973-1974	SwissDiv1	25	45	27	72	2.88	-

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Donald Laurence (F)	1986-1987	NLB	36	59	23	82	2.28	28
2.	Donald Laurence (F)	1988-1989	NLA	36	46	27	73	2.03	30
3.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	1983-1984	NLB	41	45	45	90	2.20	-
4.	Heinz Jenni (F)	1973-1974	SwissDiv1	25	45	27	72	2.88	-
5.	Bill McDougall (F)	1996-1997	NLA	45	41	30	71	1.58	110

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pierre-Marc Bouchard (F)	2015-2016	NLA	49	12	55	67	1.37	20
2.	Linus Omark (F)	2012-2013	NLA	48	17	52	69	1.44	40
3.	Jan Kovář (F)	2020-2021	NL	52	16	47	63	1.21	58
4.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	1983-1984	NLB	41	45	45	90	2.20	-
5.	Ivan Hlinka (F)	1984-1985	NLB	39	30	44	74	1.90	-

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

EV Zug — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Todd Elik (F)	2000-2001	NLA	37	16	42	58	1.57	140
2.	Travis Green (F)	2007-2008	NLA	29	9	11	20	0.69	126
3.	Wesley Snell (D)	2009-2010	NLA	47	2	5	7	0.15	126
4.	Patrick Sutter (D)	1999-2000	NLA	42	6	27	33	0.79	123
5.	Andy Wozniewski (D)	2010-2011	NLA	50	10	13	23	0.46	123