Melvin Nyffeler

Melvin Nyffeler is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing with the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the National League (NL). He previously played with the ZSC Lions and with HC Fribourg-Gottéron of the National League (NL).

Playing career Nyffeler made his professional debut with the GCK Lions in the Swiss League (SL) during the 2012/13 season. He made his National League debut with the ZSC Lions during the 2013–14 season.

On January 27, 2014, Nyffeler was signed to a three-year contract by Genève-Servette HC. The deal fell through and on June 16, 2014, Nyffeler eventually signed a one-year contract with HC Fribourg-Gottéron for the 2014–15 season. Nyffeler spent the next two seasons under contract with EHC Kloten of the NL but mostly played on loan with the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the SL. He was the starting goaltender for the 2017/18 season with the Lakers, helping the team gain promotion to the NL in April 2018. On October 10, 2018, Nyffeler was signed to a two-year contract extension with the Lakers to be their number one goalie in the NL.

International play Nyffeler made his debut with the Switzerland men's national team in December 2019.

Career statistics International Year Team Event Result GP W L T/OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% 2021 Switzerland WC 6th 2 0 0 0 49 4 0 4.84 .846 Senior totals 2 0 0 0 49 4 0 4.84 .846