National League Shocks: SCL Tigers Upset Zug, Lakers Triumph Over Bern
Bern, Switzerland – September 14, 2025 – The Swiss National League witnessed a pair of notable results Saturday, as the SCL Tigers stunned defending champions Zug and the Lakers defeated Bern. The outcomes dramatically shift the playoff picture early in the season and signal potential challenges to established league powers.
The SCL Tigers delivered a major upset, defeating Zug in a game that underscored the unpredictable nature of the National League.Simultaneously, Lausanne secured their second win in 24 hours with a 3-0 shutout victory over Ambri, propelling them above the playoff line. The Lakers also claimed a decisive win against Bern, further solidifying their position as contenders. These results have immediate implications for playoff seeding and demonstrate the increasing competitiveness across the league.
lausanne’s victory at the Gottardo Arena was spearheaded by goals from Austin Czarnik (16th minute), Théo Rochette during a power play (35th minute), and Ahti Oksanen with an empty-netter (59th minute).Goaltender Kevin Pasche was instrumental in the shutout, successfully defending against 40 shots from Ambri.
In injury news, the National League will be without Andrea Glauser, a defender for Bern, for approximately two months following a hand injury sustained during Friday’s game against his former team, Lausanne.
