Leonardo Genoni

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Leonardo Genoni
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Leonardo Genoni in 2012
Born (1987-08-28) 28 August 1987 (age 37)
Semione, Switzerland
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NL team
Former teams
EV Zug
ZSC Lions
HC Davos
SC Bern
National teamFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Playing career 2004present

Leonardo Genoni (born 28 August 1987) is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for EV Zug of the National League (NL).

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Playing career

Genoni made his professional debut with the GCK Lions in the Swiss League as a prospect to the ZSC Lions during the 2004–05 season. He went on to play 3 seasons in the organization before moving to HC Davos for the 2007–08 season. Genoni played 9 seasons for Davos becoming one of the best goaltenders in the National League.

On 1 October 2015 Genoni signed a three-year contract with SC Bern worth CHF 1.8 million for the 2016/17 season and through the 2018–19 season.

On 6 August 2018 Genoni signed a five-year contract worth CHF 5 million with EV Zug for the 2019–20 season and through the 2023–24 season. [1]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Ice hockey
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Denmark
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Czech Republic
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Sweden/Denmark

As a junior player, Genoni competed at the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships and at the IIHF World U20 Championship. [2] He participated at multiple Ice Hockey World Championships (e.g. 2011 and 2018) as a member of the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team.

At the 2018 IIHF World Championship, he won a silver medal after advancing to the final but Switzerland fell to Sweden in the shootout. [3] He represented Switzerland at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal. [4]

He represented Switzerland at the 2025 IIHF World Championship where he won a silver medal and was named MVP of the tournament. [5]

Career statistics

International

YearTeamEventResultGPWLOTLMINGA SO GAA SV%
2011 Switzerland WC 9th2020124502.43.947
2014 SwitzerlandWC10th101060505.00.839
2015 SwitzerlandWC8th3210184310.98.955
2017 SwitzerlandWC6th63303621021.66.933
2018 Switzerland OG 10th101026409.28.667
2018 SwitzerlandWCSilver medal icon.svg74304461902.56.915
2019 SwitzerlandWC8th4220242801.99.938
2021 SwitzerlandWC6th4120220812.18.918
2022 Switzerland OG 8th3110160301.13.961
2022 SwitzerlandWC5th4310234912.30.890
2023 SwitzerlandWC5th3300180220.67.966
2024 SwitzerlandWCSilver medal icon.svg75204311011.39.941
2025 SwitzerlandWCSilver medal icon.svg7502424740.99.953
Senior totals48291722,90686121.78.931

Awards and honours

AwardYear
NL
Youngster of the Year 2008
Champion 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022
Jacques Plante Trophy 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022
All-Star Team 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019
MVP 2011
International
Spengler Cup Champion 2006, 2011
Spengler Cup All-Star team 2014
IIHF World Championship Silver Medal 2018, 2024, 2025
IIHF World Championship MVP 2025 [6]
IIHF World Championship Best Goaltender 2025 [6]
IIHF World Championship All-Star team2025 [6]

References

  1. "Champion Goaltender Genoni signs with Zug" (in German). EV Zug. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. IIHF (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. p. 360. ISBN   978-0-9867964-0-1.
  3. "Sweden defends hockey worlds title with shootout win over Switzerland". cbc.ca. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "Silver it is - Czechia beats Switzerland in the World Championship final". swisshockeynews.ch. 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. "Genoni gets MVP nod". IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Pakarinen, Risto (25 May 2025). "Genoni gets MVP nod". iihf.com.