Overview
- Swiss Ice Hockey named Kevin Fiala, Nino Niederreiter, Andrea Glauser and Nico Hischier as alternate captains.
- Practice in Milan placed Hischier between Kevin Fiala and Timo Meier on Switzerland’s top line.
- Hischier enters the tournament leading the Devils with 19 goals and 42 points this season.
- Josi arrives with nine seasons as Predators captain and status as the NHL’s all-time leading Swiss scorer.
- Switzerland opens the preliminary round against France on Feb. 12 at 6:10 a.m. ET at Santagiulia Arena.