Lian Bichsel

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Lian Bichsel
2020-01-20 Ice hockey at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics - Men's tournament - Preliminary round - Finland vs. Switzerland (Martin Rulsch) 077.jpg
Bichsel with Switzerland in 2020
Born (2004-05-18) 18 May 2004 (age 20)
Olten, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Dallas Stars
Texas Stars  (AHL)
EHC Biel
Leksands IF
Rögle BK
NHL draft 18th overall, 2022
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2021–present

Lian Bichsel (born 18 May 2004) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect under contract with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bichsel was drafted in the first round, 18th overall, by the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Bichsel originally played as a youth in his native Switzerland with hometown club EHC Olten's junior ranks. Moving to EHC Biel from the under-15 level, Bichsel showed promising development for his size within his three seasons within the club.

Bichsel made his professional senior debut in the Swiss National League with EHC Biel during the 2020–21 season, featuring in four games.

In order to continue his upward trajectory, Bichsel moved from Switzerland to the more competitive Swedish J20 Nationell, by agreeing to a contract with the junior club of Leksands IF on 24 May 2021. [1] In the following 2021–22 season, Bichsel was soon elevated to make his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut and was later rewarded with a two-year rookie contract through 2023 with Leksands on 21 January 2022. [2] He finished his first season in the league in posting one goal and three points through 29 games.

On 7 July 2022, Bichsel's impressive season was acknowledged by his selection by the Dallas Stars in the first-round, 18th overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. [3] [4] Returning to Sweden for his final season under contract with Leksands in the 2022–23 season, Bichsel continued his development, featuring primarily in a third-pairing role on the blueline alongside veteran Jonas Ahnelöv. [5]

On 6 May 2023, the Stars signed Bichsel to a three-year, entry-level contract. [6] After attending the Stars 2023 training camp, Bichsel was assigned to begin the 2023–24 season in the AHL with affiliate, the Texas Stars. Bichsel contributed with 1 goal and 7 points from the blueline through 16 games before he left North America and returned to Sweden on loan by the Stars, joining Rögle BK of the SHL for the remainder of the season on 29 November 2023. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2020–21 EHC Biel U20-Elit45523284820000
2020–21 EHC Biel NL 40000—————
2021–22 Leksands IF J20 11347610002
2021–22 Leksands IF SHL 2912316—————
2022–23Leksands IFJ2081234—————
2022–23 Leksands IFSHL421564731014
2023–24 Texas Stars AHL 161673450114
2023–24 Rögle BK SHL2922428151568
SHL totals1004913911825712

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 Switzerland U18 8th51126
2021 Switzerland HG18 8th40110
2023 Switzerland WJC 7th50222
Junior totals141458

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References

  1. ↑ "Juniorlagen fylls på" (in Swedish). Leksands IF. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "Lian Bichsel skriver rookiekontrakt" (in Swedish). Leksands IF. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Stars select Lian Bichsel with 18th overall pick in 2022 draft". Dallas Stars. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "Stars select Lian Bichsel 18th overall in 2022 NHL Draft". The Dallas Morning News. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. ↑ "Around the Stars Universe Vol. 1". defendingbigd.com. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "Stars sign defenseman Lian Bichsel to a three-year entry-level contract". NHL.com. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Lian Bichsel to Rögle" (in Swedish). Rögle BK. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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