The first weekend of the National League brought many surprises. At least at the start of the championship, the outsiders are benefiting from the effects of the increase in the quota of foreigners.
Big name in a small club: Former Czech national coach Filip Pesan is now in charge of HC Ajoie.
The SCL Tigers seemed nervous after disastrous performances in preparation, after eight defeats in nine friendlies. It caused unrest that long-time team support Yannick Blaser was deported to the GCK Lions in the Swiss League in August, where the SCL Tigers still have to pay a large part of his salary.