SC Bern
Encyclopedia
Schlittschuh Club Bern is an ice hockey
team based in Bern, Switzerland
. The club was the most attended team in Europe for the 2010-11 season, averaging 15,856 spectators.
They are traditional rivals with HC Fribourg-Gottéron, EHC Biel
, and the SCL Tigers
.
The ice hockey section of the Bern Sports Club, which was established on November 3, 1930, officially began playing on January 1, 1931.
Today, SC Bern is a highly popular team and regularly fills its home stadium, the PostFinance Arena, one of the largest ice hockey stadiums in Europe. In 2006, they set a new record among European clubs for average attendance, with an average of 15,994 in 22 home games. http://www.iihf.com/news/iihfpr1906.htm. They have won the Swiss Championship 12 times, with the most famous victory coming in 1989 over HC Lugano
During the 2004-05 NHL lockout
, Daniel Brière
, Dany Heatley
, J. P. Dumont
, Marc Savard
, Henrik Tallinder
, and Chris Clark played for SC Bern. Although, league rules allow only four players without Swiss passports to suit up in a single game. Quebec
natives Daniel Brière and Christian Dubé
remain good friends.
After disappointing in the 2006 playoffs, the club replaced head coach Alpo Suhonen
with John van Boxmeer
and general manager Roberto Triulzi with Sven Leuenberger
. Leuenberger had previously played 13 seasons of defence with the club, totaling 67 goals, 145 assists, and four national championships. His jersey number 16 is one of many that has been retired by SC Bern.
On September 30, 2008, SC Bern faced off against the National Hockey League
's New York Rangers
to celebrate 100 years of ice hockey in Switzerland. 49 years since the Rangers' last visit to Switzerland, they beat home team 8-1 in front of a sellout crowd. Despite the slanted score, SC Bern played a close game with a 2-0 score at the end of the second. Former Phoenix Coyotes
' Canadian-born defenceman Travis Roche
scored SC Bern's goal early in the third period, bringing the game to 2-1. SC Bern only allowed two even-strength goals, but could not hold the Rangers' power play (6-for-9). "We played for our pride tonight," said center Sébastien Bordeleau
after the exhibition game. Christian Dubé wore the captain's "C" because Ivo Rüthemann
was injured.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based in Bern, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. The club was the most attended team in Europe for the 2010-11 season, averaging 15,856 spectators.
They are traditional rivals with HC Fribourg-Gottéron, EHC Biel
EHC Biel
The EHC Biel or HC Bienne is a professional ice hockey Club based in the bilingual city of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and plays in the National League A....
, and the SCL Tigers
SCL Tigers
SC Langnau Tigers are a professional ice hockey team from Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland. They have played in Switzerland's top hockey level, National League A, since last promotion in 1998.-History:-Champions:*NDA Championship : 1976...
.
History
Today, SC Bern is a highly popular team and regularly fills its home stadium, the PostFinance Arena, one of the largest ice hockey stadiums in Europe. In 2006, they set a new record among European clubs for average attendance, with an average of 15,994 in 22 home games. http://www.iihf.com/news/iihfpr1906.htm. They have won the Swiss Championship 12 times, with the most famous victory coming in 1989 over HC Lugano
During the 2004-05 NHL lockout
2004-05 NHL lockout
The 2004–05 NHL lockout was a lockout that resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of play of the National Hockey League . It was the first time the Stanley Cup was not awarded since 1919, and the first time a major professional sports league in North America canceled a...
, Daniel Brière
Daniel Brière
Daniel "Danny" Brière is a French Canadian professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . He has previously played with the Phoenix Coyotes and Buffalo Sabres...
, Dany Heatley
Dany Heatley
Daniel James Heatley is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger, and alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the top NHL rookie in 2002...
, J. P. Dumont
Jean-Pierre Dumont
Jean-Pierre "J. P." Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for SC Bern in the National League A.-Amateur career:Dumont played four seasons for Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Marc Savard
Marc Savard
Marc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome...
, Henrik Tallinder
Henrik Tallinder
Henrik Tallinder is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :...
, and Chris Clark played for SC Bern. Although, league rules allow only four players without Swiss passports to suit up in a single game. Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
natives Daniel Brière and Christian Dubé
Christian Dubé
Christian Dubé is a Canadian professional right winger currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in National League A.Dubé is the son of former pro hockey player Norm Dubé. He spent many years growing up in Switzerland, while his father was playing there. He returned to Canada as a teenager, and...
remain good friends.
After disappointing in the 2006 playoffs, the club replaced head coach Alpo Suhonen
Alpo Suhonen
Alpo Suhonen was the first European-born NHL head coach in 50 years when he took over the Chicago Blackhawks on 22 May 2000.- Coaching career :...
with John van Boxmeer
John Van Boxmeer
John Martin Van Boxmeer is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He has also served extensively as a hockey coach with various teams from 1984 to the present.-Bio:...
and general manager Roberto Triulzi with Sven Leuenberger
Sven Leuenberger
Sven Leuenberger is a retired Swiss professional ice hockey Defender. Playing in the NLA-A, Leuenberger accumulated 74 goals, 173 assists, and 443 penalty minutes in the regular season....
. Leuenberger had previously played 13 seasons of defence with the club, totaling 67 goals, 145 assists, and four national championships. His jersey number 16 is one of many that has been retired by SC Bern.
On September 30, 2008, SC Bern faced off against the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
to celebrate 100 years of ice hockey in Switzerland. 49 years since the Rangers' last visit to Switzerland, they beat home team 8-1 in front of a sellout crowd. Despite the slanted score, SC Bern played a close game with a 2-0 score at the end of the second. Former Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
' Canadian-born defenceman Travis Roche
Travis Roche
Travis Roche is a Canadian hockey player currently playing for SC Bern of the National League A of Switzerland.- Playing career :...
scored SC Bern's goal early in the third period, bringing the game to 2-1. SC Bern only allowed two even-strength goals, but could not hold the Rangers' power play (6-for-9). "We played for our pride tonight," said center Sébastien Bordeleau
Sebastien Bordeleau
Sébastien Bordeleau is a Canadian-born French professional ice hockey forward, who plays for EHC Biel. His father is retired NHL player Paulin Bordeleau.-Playing career:...
after the exhibition game. Christian Dubé wore the captain's "C" because Ivo Rüthemann
Ivo Rüthemann
Ivo Rüthemann is a professional ice hockey winger. His career started with SC Rheintal and later he was transferred to HC Davos, where he played his first NLA seasons. Since season 1999/2000 he plays for SC Bern...
was injured.
Champions
- NLA Championship (12): 1959, 1965, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2004, 2010
- NLB Championship (3): 1958, 1969, 1972
- Europacup (10): 1965, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997
Honored members
- 0 René Kiener
- 6 Peter Stammbach, number retired December 1, 2009
- 7 Martin RauchMartin RauchMartin Rauch is a professional ice hockey defender. He played for the junior teams of EHC Rot-Blau Bern until he started his pro career with the SC Bern.- Achievements :*1989 - NLA Champion with SC Bern...
- 12 Roland Dellsberger
- 16 Sven LeuenbergerSven LeuenbergerSven Leuenberger is a retired Swiss professional ice hockey Defender. Playing in the NLA-A, Leuenberger accumulated 74 goals, 173 assists, and 443 penalty minutes in the regular season....
- 18 Renzo Holzer, number retired December 1, 2009
- 22 Patrick HowaldPatrick HowaldPatrick Howald is a retired Swiss professional ice hockey winger.-Achievements:*1989 - NLA Champion with SC Bern*1991 - NLA Champion with SC Bern*1992 - NLA Champion with SC Bern...
, number retired December 1, 2009 - 31 Renato TosioRenato TosioRenato Tosio is a retired Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender. He is popular for his energetic style of play, for his sportsmanship and also for being a great entertainer and showman.-Playing career:...
External links
SC Bern official website- Meltzer, Bill "Swiss Playoffs: SC Bern Prowling for Gold" at NHL.com Retrieved 03-21-07.
See also
- :Category:SC Bern players
- :Category:SC Bern coaches