Michael Fora

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Michael Fora
Born (1995-10-30) October 30, 1995 (age 29)
Giubiasco, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position Defenseman
Shoots Right
NL team
Former teams
HC Davos
HC Ambrì-Piotta
Charlotte Checkers
National teamFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2015present

Michael Fora (born October 30, 1995) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with HC Davos of the National League (NL).

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Playing career

Fora made his NL debut with HC Ambri-Piotta in the 2015–16 season, appearing in 32 games and putting up 6 points (3 goals).

Fora served as captain of the team for the 2017–18 season. On December 23, 2017, Fora agreed to an early three-year contract extension with HC Ambri-Piotta through the 2020–21 season. The contract contained an NHL-out clause. [1]

Undrafted, on June 15, 2018, Fora signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). [2] He participated in the Hurricanes training camp and played preseason games with the Hurricanes before being assigned to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) to start the 2018–19 season. Fora played one game in the AHL before asking to part ways with the organization in order to return to HC Ambri-Piotta. [3]

On 3 December 2021, while in his eighth season with Ambri-Piotta 2021–22, Fora agreed to a four-year contract starting in 2022–23 with HC Davos. [4]

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 Czechia

Fora was named to Switzerland men's national team for the 2018 and the 2019 IIHF World Championship. [5]

He represented Switzerland at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 HC Ambrì–Piotta SUI U1732106163631018
2011–12HC Ambrì–PiottaSUI U1710002
2012–13HC Ambrì–PiottaSUI U1711012
2012–13HC Ambrì–PiottaSUI U2038381152
2013–14HC Ambrì–PiottaSUI U20385496630006
2013–14GDT Bellinzona SUI.3 701122
2014–15 Kamloops Blazers WHL 606263268
2015–16 HC Ambrì–Piotta NLA 3233633
2016–17 HC Ambrì–PiottaNLA5018956
2017–18 HC Ambrì–PiottaNL506212726
2018–19 Charlotte Checkers AHL 10000
2018–19 HC Ambrì–PiottaNL30410143251120
2019–20 HC Ambrì–PiottaNL445152026
2020–21 HC Ambrì–PiottaNL457142195
2021–22 HC Ambrì–PiottaNL39513182430004
2022–23 HC Davos NL41310131851124
2023–24 HC DavosNL32110114970228
NL totals363351041393592024616

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2015 Switzerland WJC 9th60222
2018 Switzerland WC Silver medal icon.svg100114
2019 SwitzerlandWC8th80006
2022 Switzerland OG 8th40002
2022 SwitzerlandWC5th810133
2023 SwitzerlandWC5th80224
2024 SwitzerlandWCSilver medal icon.svg80112
Junior totals60222
Senior totals4614551

References

  1. "Extensions and signings in Ambri". swisshockeynews.ch. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  2. "Hurricanes sign Michael Fora to entry-level contract". Carolina Hurricanes . June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  3. "Michael Fora returns to Ambri". HC Ambrì-Piotta . October 21, 2018. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  4. "HCD sign Michael Fora" (in German). HC Davos. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  5. "Patrick Fischer cuts final four players". swisshockeynews.ch. May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  6. "Silver it is - Czechia beats Switzerland in the World Championship final". swisshockeynews.ch. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.