With the 2025–26 season having finished in the Northern Hemisphere we thought we would take a brief look at the Australian players who were competing overseas. Today features Australians in Switzerland. The information is collected from Elite Prospects and so might not be fully comprehensive.
Julian Friederich (U21-Top statistics, 1. Liga statistics): Fourth season with Forward-Morges and first since 2023–24. Playing on their under-21 team in the U21-Top, Friederich recorded 14 goals and 18 assists from 39 games. He also played 27 games for Forward-Morges’ senior team in the 1. Liga, recording six goals and six assists.
Eleanor McMurtry (SWHL D statistics, National Cup statistics): Second season with the Basel Hockey Ladies 2020. Playing in the Swiss Women’s Hockey League D, McMurtry recorded one assist from eleven games. She also made two appearances for the team in the National Cup, recording one assist.
Steven Rojas (3. Liga statistics): First season with HC Trois-Chêne II after previously playing for EV Zug II between 2014 and 2023. Playing in the 3. Liga, Rojas competed in two games and recorded four penalty minutes.
Henry Wenk (3. Liga statistics): Third season with CdH La Plaiv. Playing in the 3. Liga, Wenk competed in nine games and recorded four penalty minutes.
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