Fixtures

U20 World Championships 12/27 23:00 - USA U20 vs Switzerland U20 - View
U20 World Championships 12/28 19:00 - Sweden U20 vs Switzerland U20 - View
U20 World Championships 12/30 19:00 - Switzerland U20 vs Germany U20 - View
U20 World Championships 12/31 18:00 - Switzerland U20 vs Slovakia U20 - View

The Switzerland men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Switzerland. The team is controlled by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation.

History

Switzerland played its first game in 1977 against the Soviet Union during the 1978 IIHF World U20 Championship. Switzerland lost the game 1–18 and finished last in the tournament and were relegated to the Pool B tournament for the following year. After winning the 1979 Pool B tournament of the 1979 IIHF World U20 Championship they were promoted back to the top Pool A championship. During the 1980 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland suffered their worst defeat in international participation after being beaten by Finland 1–19. Switzerland went on to finish last in the tournament and were relegated back to Pool B for the following year. Switzerland continued to move between the top division and the Pool B tournament. During the Pool B tournament of the 1985 IIHF World U20 Championship Switzerland achieved their largest win in international participation when they defeated Austria 20–7. In 1998 Switzerland won their first medal at the World U20 Championships after finishing in third at the 1998 IIHF World U20 Championship by defeating the Czech Republic in the bronze medal game. In 2008 Switzerland finished ninth and were relegated to Division I for the following year. This was the first time in a lower division since competing in the 1995 Pool B tournament. They returned to the top division for 2010 after winning their 2009 Division I Group A tournament. At the 2012 IIHF World U20 Championship being held in Alberta, Canada, Switzerland finished in eight place.

Peter Jaks currently holds the team record for most points with 19.

The Switzerland U20 national ice hockey team represents Switzerland in international under-20 ice hockey competitions. Managed by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, the team serves as a vital development platform for young Swiss hockey talent aspiring to reach the senior national team. Known for their disciplined and strategic style of play, the Switzerland U20 team competes annually in the IIHF World Junior Championship, where they have steadily improved their performance over the years. The team features a blend of talented young players from Swiss junior leagues and is recognized for their strong defensive systems, technical skills, and team-oriented approach. Their participation in international tournaments helps foster the growth of Swiss ice hockey and prepares the next generation of players for higher levels of competition.