Peterborough Petes Defenceman Brian Zanetti Signs With Professional Swiss Hockey Team on Two-Year Deal

Peterborough Petes defenceman Brian Zanetti has signed with the SCL Tigers of the Swiss National League club on a two-year deal and joins the club next season until 2025 announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

"My goal is still the NHL and I see the best option for my next step in development being with the SCL Tigers, as it is an ambitious training club," said Zanetti. "Lengthy discussions with all those responsible for the club convinced me that this was the best option for me.”

Zanetti,was born in Lugano, Switzerland,and was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round, 110th overall, in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The Petes drafted him in the first round of the 2020 CHL Import Draft.

In 83 games as a Pete, he scored six goals and 25 assists for 31 points. Zanetti recently returned to Peterborough after playing for Switzerland at the 2023 World Junior Championships, where he recorded one assist in five games.

“We want to congratulate Brian on this accomplishment as he works to continue his hockey journey next season and beyond,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “We look forward to continuing to assist in Brian’s development this season, with the ultimate goal of playing in the NHL.”

The SCL Tigers are a professional hockey team from Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland. Former Petes forward Jonathan Ang is also in the league with the EHC Kloten. He currently is 10th in league scoring with 34 points in 37 games.

"It is an important and strong sign for the Tigers organization that such a young and ambitious talent has chosen us,” said Pascal Müller, SCL Tigers Head of Sport.

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