Neuchâtel Hockey Academy Explained

Team:Neuchâtel Hockey Academy
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City:Neuchâtel, Switzerland
League:Women's League
Colours:Blue, grey, white
Gm:Laure Aeschimann
Coach:Yan Gigon
Captain:Inès Berset

Neuchâtel Hockey Academy, abbreviated NHA, NE Hockey Academy, or Neuchâtel HA, are a women's ice hockey club in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The club's representative team has played in the Women's League (SWHL A), the top flight of women's ice hockey in Switzerland, since 2011. They are the only Romand club with a team in the Women's League. The other Neuchâtel Hockey Academy teams play in the SWHL C and SWHL D.

History

The club was created in 1999 by Céline Guerne and began competing in the (now SWHL C). In 2007, they earned promotion to the (now SWHL B), and in 2011 to the (now Women's League, previously SWHL A).

In 2016, the team name was changed from to Neuchâtel Hockey Academy.

In 2020, the club made the Swiss Championship finals for the first time.[1] The finals were ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-01-29. Journée anniversaire pour la Neuchâtel Hockey Academy. 2021-02-16. RTN. fr-CH. Radio broadcast.
  2. Web site: Cerviño. Julian. 2020-03-12. La présidente de la NHA est très "frustrée". 2021-02-15. ArcInfo. fr-CH.
  3. Web site: 2020-03-23. Les Hirondelles seront seulement « finalistes ». 2021-02-16. RTN. fr-CH. Radio broadcast.