Former Vernon Viper Nikiforuk Re-Joins Lions:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Alex
Nikiforuk will be re-joining the National League B GC Küsnacht Lions.  The Lions are a Swiss professional ice hockey team.

Nikiforuk played one season in Denmark (2012-13) with Esbjerg Energy before signing with the Lions for the 2013-14 season.  Nikiforuk finished the season with the Lions before signing with the National League B SC Langenthal in February for the remainder of the season.   SC Langenthal is a Swiss ice hockey team that plays in the National League B in the Switzerland Professional ice hockey League. 

Nikiforuk played one season as an "AP" with the Vipers (1999-2000) before being traded the following season to the Burnaby Bulldogs. In just 6 games with the Vipers Nikiforuk collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Alex Nikiforuk's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11415

This is posted on the Lions website:

Soon start to the summer training

15/04/2014

The cadre of the GCK Lions

Both foreigners Alexandre Tremblay and Alex Nikiforuk are present in the new season furthermore. Some new promising players moved up, others play the next year in the NLA or had to leave the team because they have not packed her chances.

Torhüter:

Boltshauser Luca (1993), Guntern Daniel (1995), Schlegel Niklas (1994).

Verteidiger:

Blatter Patrick (1993), Büsser Xeno (1995), Karrer Roger (1997), Molina Atanasio (1995), Peter Bryan (1995), Schmuckli Florian (1993), Zangger Marc (1991).

Forward:

Brandi Nicola (1994), Biem Dominik (1997), Diem Ramón (1994), Faic Roman (1994), Hoffmann Luka (1993), painting gin Denis (1997), Nägeli Pascal (1994), Neher Lars (1992), Neuenschwander Jan (1993), Nikiforuk Alex (1983, Ka), Raffainer Raeto (1982), Alexandre Tremblay (1979, Ka).

Staff:

Alatalo Matti (Headcoach), Novak Richi (assistant), Peter Markus (goalkeeper's coach), Bolliger Thomas (goalkeeper's coach Assistent), innkeeper Simon (sports boss), Dr. Waespe Bruno (team doctor), Takken Coen (Physio/masseur), May wood Hajo (statistics), Jenni Werner (video), Rathgeb Hans Peter (media responsible person).

Preparatory plays

Saturday, 16.8.16.30 h: Arosa – GCK Lions
Fr, 22.8.19.30 h: Langenthal – GCK Lions
Tu, 26.8., 20h: Bregenzerwald – GCK Lions
Fr, 29.8., 20.15h: Thurgau – GCK Lions
Tu, 2.9., 20h: Basel Sharks – GCK Lions
Fr, 5.9., 20h: GCK Lions – Red Ice (KEK)

Team cup NLA (KEK)

Th, 28.8., 20h: Bern – Davos
Fr, 29.8., 20h: ZSC Lions – Kloten Flyers
Saturday, 30.8., 17h / 20.15h: Finals