women throughout the nation, a second-tier league called the (LKB), was formed in 1988. Additional lower-level leagues were created over time and eventually adopted designations as parts of the SWHL league system. , three national leagues exist below the Women's League: SWHL B, SWHL C, and SWHL D. National team The Swiss national team badge is based on the coat of arms of Switzerland and is used on the player jerseys. Men Overall International Record: 519-619-125 They have 67 IIHF Championships appearances dating all the way back to 1930. This includes three distinguished second place finishes in 1935, 2013, and 2018. Additionally, they have made eight European Championship appearances, including a first place gold finish in 1921. The men’s national team boasts a respected twenty Olympic appearances, including bronze medal finishes in 1928 and 1948. Women The women's national team has participated in every iteration of the IIHF Women's World Championship since the tournament was officially established in 1990 and have played exclusively in the Top Division since 2007. They have appeared in every women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics since 2006. In addition, they participated in all six IIHF European Women Championships before the tournament was discontinued after 1995. The Swiss women's national team boasts a bronze medal from each major international tournament. They won a bronze medal at the 1995 IIHF European Women Championships, the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship, and in the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Notable Swiss players in the NHL Switzerland has produced several global iconic hockey talents that have made it to the NHL level. While not a traditional hockey powerhouse, Switzerland continues to aggressively enforce a continued & growing presence in the NHL, as well as international competition. David Aebischer Aebischer was a goaltender drafted in the 6th round by the Colorado Avalanche. Although mostly relegated to backup duties for most of his career he was a member of the Stanley Cup winning Avalanche in the 2001 finals. This was notable as he was the first player from Switzerland to win the Stanley Cup. Aebischer also later played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Phoenix Coyotes along with various Swiss teams. Mark Streit Streit was named the 13th captain in New York Islanders franchise history. This was a major milestone for hockey in Switzerland as Streit was the first Swiss player to be named the captain