Wikipedia - EVZ Academy

EVZ Academy is a Swiss professional ice hockey team who play in Zug, Switzerland. They have played since the 2016–17 season in the Swiss League (SL), the second tier of the main professional ice hockey league in Switzerland, behind the National League, it is the primary affiliate to EV Zug.

History

The club name is derived from Zug's junior program "The Hockey Academy" and was founded with the purpose to serve as an affiliate club to shareholder and National League club, EV Zug. They submitted an application to play in the National League B and were permitted to play in the 2016–17 season.

EVZ Academy plays its home games in the Zug's training rink, Academy Arena, as well as occasionally in the Bossard Arena, home to EV Zug. In their debut season, EVZ Academy collected just 10 wins in 48 games to finish in 10th place.

In the 2018–19 season, Jason O'Leary replaced inaugural head coach Stefan Hedlund, who was promoted to EV Zug's coaching staff. Having won the Swiss League in 2017 with SC Langenthal, O'Leary led Academy to their second playoff berth, claiming 8th position before losing to regular season champions HC La Chaux-de-Fonds.

At the conclusion of the season, O'Leary left to coach top flight DEL club Iserlohn Roosters, and he was replaced by Roger Hansson, as Academy's third head coach.

EVZ Academy is a professional ice hockey team based in Zug, Switzerland. The team was founded in 2016 and is affiliated with the EV Zug, one of the most successful ice hockey teams in Switzerland. The EVZ Academy competes in the Swiss League, which is the second-highest professional ice hockey league in Switzerland.

The team is known for its strong focus on developing young talent and providing them with opportunities to play at a high level. The EVZ Academy has a reputation for producing some of the best young players in Switzerland, many of whom have gone on to play for the EV Zug and other top European teams.

The team's home arena is the Bossard Arena, which has a seating capacity of 7,200 spectators. The arena is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and excellent acoustics, making it a popular venue for ice hockey games and other events.

The EVZ Academy is led by head coach Dan Tangnes, who has a wealth of experience in coaching young players. Under his leadership, the team has become known for its disciplined and hardworking style of play, as well as its commitment to developing players both on and off the ice.

Overall, the EVZ Academy is a highly respected and successful ice hockey team that is dedicated to developing young talent and providing fans with exciting and competitive games.